Surgery

Patient-controlled anesthesia non-inferior after C-section

(HealthDay)—Early patient-controlled oral analgesia is non-inferior to standard parenteral analgesia for pain management after elective cesarean section, according to a study published online March 2 in Anaesthesia.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Studies examine cesarean delivery rates, outcomes

Two studies in the December 1 issue of JAMA examine the relationship between cesarean delivery rates and maternal and infant death, and adverse outcomes in childhood health following planned cesarean delivery at term.

Pediatrics

Cesarean delivery won't harm kids' health: study

(HealthDay)—In a study of more than 5,000 children, Australian researchers said they found that cesarean section delivery was not linked with a higher risk of health problems in childhood.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Case report: Hidradenoma papilliferum in pregnancy

(HealthDay)—Hidradenoma papilliferum in association with pregnancy has been illustrated in a case report published online Aug. 12 in the Journal of Cutaneous Pathology.

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