Open AccessEndocervical cell retrieval following excisional treatment of CIN
Author(s) -
Urbaniak Krzysztof J.,
Widjaja Andreas
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.3109/00016349609033286
Subject(s) - medicine , colposcopy , medline , gynecology , dermatology , cervical cancer , cancer , political science , law
Background. The purpose of our study was to compare laser cone excision with large loop excision of the transformation zone with particular respect to the retrieval of endocervical cells on follow‐up cervical cytology. Methods. Retrospective analysis of case records of 368 women who had large loop excision of the transformation zone and 188 women who had laser cone excision for suspected CIN changes at Middlemore Hospital, Auckland. Results. The retrieval of endocervical cells on cervical cytology following large loop excision was 94.7% and 85.2% following laser cone excision. Laser cone excision was associated with a higher chance of normal follow‐up cervical cytology. Conclusions. The retrieval of endocervical cells was satisfactory following both large loop excision and laser cone excision. Laser cone excision is recommended with large or more severe lesions.