Operative resection of primary carcinoid neoplasms in patients with liver metastases yields significantly better survival.

Background: It is unclear whether there is a benefit to resection of primary gastrointestinal carcinoid neoplasm with hepatic metastases. We investigated whether primary tumor resection in this setting led to a significant difference in outcomes.

Methods: A retrospective review of patients with abdominal carcinoid neoplasms between 1995 and 2006 was performed.

Cycle fecundity in controlled ovarian hyperstimulation and intrauterine insemination. Influence of the number of mature follicles at hCG administration.

Objective: To determine if cycle fecundity in controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) with intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycles is influenced by the number of mature follicles at the time of hCG administration.

Study Design: Retrospective data analysis of 75 infertility patients undergoing 164 consecutive COH/IUI cycles with FSH and/or hMG in a university-affiliated private infertility center. Cycles were compared for number of mature follicles (> or = 15 mm) and peak serum estradiol levels, total number of ampules and days of gonadotropin use, and clinical pregnancy rate.