Methotrexate for ectopic pregnancy: success rates and avoidance of embryopathy
Cohen et al present a welcome study of a large cohort (409) treated with methotrexate (MTX) for ectopic pregnancy (EP). They worry that the success rates were lower than previously thought. However,…
The evolution of multigene panel testing for hereditary cancers
Abstract A thorough family history evaluation remains a critical tool that helps identify those patients who are at risk for hereditary cancer. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)…
Bioelectric impedance analysis in pregnant women
In a recent interesting article in the Journal, Sween et al reported a significant relationship between early pregnancy body fat mass and the risk of preeclampsia, particularly among obese individuals. We…
Preservational procedure of cervical pregnancy
We read with great interest the article by Fylstra presenting a retrospective series of 13 cases of preoperatively ultrasound-confirmed cervical pregnancies in the first trimester successfully treated by the author’s…
Use of a uniconcave balloon in emergency cerclage
Pushing bulging fetal membranes back into the uterine cavity effectively without rupture of fetal membranes during emergency cerclage is a concern to obstetricians. We have developed a new uniconcave balloon…
Pyocolpos presenting as a large pelvic mass after total colpocleisis
Case notes A 78-year-old woman came to the emergency department febrile with pelvic pressure and urinary retention. Past surgeries included a total colpocleisis 2 years earlier for pelvic organ prolapse…
Pregnancy outcomes of interventional ultrasound sclerotherapy with 98% ethanol on women with hydrosalpinx
With great interest, we read the article of Zhang et al. They describe a large cohort of patients treated with sclerotherapy for hydrosalpinx prior to in vitro fertilization (IVF). All patients tolerated…
