Residual lesions in uterine specimens after loop electrosurgical excision procedure in patients with CIN

ConclusionsAbnormal ECC result and post-treatment HPV infection are predictors of residual lesion after LEEP. In combination, they could be useful for risk stratification and selection of the management approach. Postmenopausal CIN2+ patients with positive margins and persistent postoperative HPV infection may have high risk of cervical invasive cancer.

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Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - October 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research