A prospective study of risk-based colposcopy demonstrates improved detection of cervical precancers

Sensitivity for detection of precancers at colposcopy and reassurance provided by a negative colposcopy are in need of systematic study and improvement. We sought to evaluate whether selecting the appropriate women for multiple targeted cervical biopsies based on screening cytology, HPV testing, and colposcopic impression could improve accuracy and efficiency of cervical precancer detection.

Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 17, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Nicolas Wentzensen, Joan Walker, Katie Smith, Michael A. Gold, Rosemary Zuna, L. Stewart Massad, Angela Liu, Michelle I. Silver, S. Terence Dunn, Mark Schiffman Tags: Original Research: Gynecology Source Type: research