Trisomy 21 fetus co-existent with a partial molar pregnancy: case report.

Background: Approximately 1 in 1,000 pregnancies in the United States are complicated by the presence of a hydatidiform mole. A Medline search revealed no reported cases of a trisomic fetus co-existent from 1966-1998. We present the case of a patient, initially found to have hypertension, edema, and proteinuria in the first trimester, and later found to have a partial molar gestation co-existent with a trisomy 21 infant.

Does gender discrimination exist in a gynecology training program in a private hospital?

Purpose: Does gender discrimination by attending physicians exists in a residency in regard to residents' opportunities to perform complete/operative management of hysterectomies versus just being surgical assistants?

Materials And Methods: The program studied is a 4-year program in obstetrics and gynecology residency with 3 residents per year. All cases involving a resident were recorded in a computer program designed by one of the authors (C.S.

Non-gynecologic laparoscopy in second and third trimester pregnancy: obstetric implications.

Purpose: To review the effect of non-gynecologic laparoscopic procedures performed during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy on pregnancy outcome.

Materials And Methods: A review of the patient log for the antenatal obstetrical unit was used to identify the patients in this series from January 1, 1997 to December 31, 1997. Medical records were then analyzed to identify estimated gestational age at surgery and delivery, type of delivery, use of tocolysis, and complications from surgery.