Volume 65, Number 5, October2020

 
   
  Editorial
271
A Note from the Editor-in-Chief 
Lawrence D. Devoe, M.D.
 
 
 
  Original Articles
273
Tracking and Reminder Systems in OB/GYN Practice: A Survey of Practitioners 
Morgan Booher, D.O., Chase White, M.D., David Jaspan, D.O., and Jay Goldberg, M.D.
OB/GYNs inconsistently follow the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists committee opinion recommendations for tracking and reminder systems.
 
 
277
Comparison of Pregnancy Outcomes and Obstetric Complications Between Frozen Embryo Transfer and Fresh Embryo Transfer in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis
Lijuan Cao, M.M., Yu Shi, M.D., Danni Yang, M.M., Jiahui Wu, M.M., Xuefeng Jiang, M.D., and Xi Xia, M.D., Ph.D.
Frozen embryo transfer should ideally be performed as an appropriate treatment option for patients with polycystic ovary syndrome because of the lower rate of miscarriage as compared to fresh embryo transfer.
 
 
286
Laparoscopic Drainage of Complex Pelvic Abscesses
Su-fen Liu, M.M., Ru-xia Shi, M.B.B.S., Li-bing Liu, M.M., Han-dan Hua, M.M., and He Yang, M.M.
Laparoscopic drainage for complex pelvic inflammatory disease–associated abscesses was shown to be safe and effective in a cohort of 30 patients.
 
 
291
Long-Term Contraceptive Methods Offered Immediately After Delivery for Women in Vulnerable Situations: Acceptability to Patients
Mariliza Henrique da Silva, M.D., Livia Akemi Ramos Takahashi, M.D., Nicolas Augusto Cabral Ribeiro, M.D., André Akira Ramos Takahashi, M.S., Sandra dos Santos Oliveira, M.A., Adna Thaysa Marcial da Silva, M.A., Monica Carneiro, M.D., Silvana Giovaneli, M.D., and Luiz Vinicius de Alcantara Sousa, Ph.D.
The immediate postpartum period is a window of opportunity for decreasing unwanted and successive pregnancies in high-vulnerability populations by initiating contraception without delay.
 
 
299
Long-Term Fetomaternal Outcomes After Fertility-Sparing Surgery in Malignant Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor Patients
Qingyong Guo, M.D., Huan Yi, M.D., Xiangqin Zheng, M.D., Jianrong Song, B.D., Suyu Li, M.D., and Yuan Lin, M.D.
Fertility-sparing surgery in malignant ovarian germ cell tumor improves maternal reproductive outcomes and has no adverse effect on survival and offspring outcomes.
 
 
305
Cross-Sectional Association Between Hypertension and Asymptomatic Uterine Leiomyoma Detected During Routine Screening in Premenopausal Chinese Women
Lin Meng, M.D., Na Liu, M.D., Dandan Wang, M.D., Ying Wang, M.D., and Anna Sanchez, M.D.
Hypertension is inversely associated with the presence of asymptomatic uterine fibroids in women with shorter disease duration, older age at diagnosis, and greater current blood pressure.
 
 
  Case Reports
311
Withdrawal of Luteal Phase Support in the Management of Ectopic Pregnancy Following Frozen Embryo Transfer: A Case Report
Hannah M. Ware, M.D., Vinita M. Alexander, M.D., and Valerie S. Ratts, M.D.
Withdrawal of hormonal luteal phase support may be appropriate management of ectopic pregnancy in selected patients following frozen embryo transfer.
 
 
315
Rudimentary Horn Pregnancy: A Case Report
Paul B. Miller, M.D.
Rudimentary horn pregnancy requires early recognition and intervention to prevent morbidity.
 
 
320
High-Dose Palliative Radiation Therapy for Solitary Recurrence of Ovarian Cancer in the Brain: A Case Report
Alex Y. Chen, M.D., Ph.D., Jessica K. Sassic, B.S., Mazen Mislmani, M.D., and Anna V. Hoekstra, M.D., M.P.H.
Aggressive multimodality therapy may be considered in patients with oligometastatic ovarian cancer to the brain, as long-term survival is possible.
 
 
325
Medical Management of a Paraganglioma Throughout Pregnancy: A Case Report
Katherine L. Dengler, M.D., Kelsey J. Simpson, M.D., Payam Katebi Kashi, M.D., Ph.D., and Barton C. Staat, M.D.
A paraganglioma diagnosed in the first trimester was conservatively managed with alpha antagonists and beta blockers with good outcomes for both mother and fetus.
 
 
329
Failure of Monochorionic Triplet Pregnancy Reduction After Use of a Mechanical Method: A Case Report
Cong-Hui Pang, M.D., Zhen-Gao Sun, Ph.D., Wen-Xiu Yang, M.D., and Sen Hou, M.D.
The mechanical method is not recommended for fetal reduction in monochorionic triplets, and radiofrequency ablation should be considered as an alternative.