Conization for the management of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. An audit of a tertiary referral center

Tsetsa P, Haidopoulos D, Rodolakis A, Thomakos N, Vlachos G, Pappa K, Sakellaropoulos G, Kalpaktsoglou, K, Papaspirou E, Sotiropoulou M, Papaefthimiou, M, Antsaklis A

Aim of the study: To assess the degree of agreement between cytology, punch biopsy and cone histology, the percentage of positive cone margins and to define the parameters related to recurrence in women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Materials and methods: A total of 299 cone biopsies performed either by LLETZ or Laser were studied. The Pap smears were examined by two consultant …

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