Serum beta-hCG titers do not predict ruptured ectopic pregnancy.

Objective: To study the relationship of serum beta-hCG titers in unruptured (U) vs. ruptured (R) tubal ectopic pregnancies.

Method: 183 consecutive tubal ectopic pregnancies, confirmed by surgery and/or pathology, were classified as unruptured (n=108), or ruptured (n=75).

The impact of hydramnios on pregnancy outcome in twin gestations.

Objective: To compare pregnancy outcome in twin pregnancies with and without hydramnios.

Study Design: A database of women receiving outpatient preterm labor surveillance services was studied for the period 1988 to 2002. Included were women with twin gestations under 30 weeks' gestation at start of outpatient services.