Objective. To assess chances of adequate cyto- colposcopic follow- up after laser conization performed in postmenopausal screening population by the evaluation of postoperative cervical stenosis and unsatisfactory col...Objective. To assess chances of adequate cyto- colposcopic follow- up after laser conization performed in postmenopausal screening population by the evaluation of postoperative cervical stenosis and unsatisfactory colposcopy rates. Patients and methods. One thousand two hundred eighteen patients were submitted to laser CO2 conization for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). Incidence and risk factors for cervical stenosis and unsatisfactory follow- up were retrospectively evaluated comparing fertile with postmenopausal patients. Results. Global incidences of postoperative unsatisfactory colposcopy and cervical stenosis were 46.2% and 7.1% . These rates were higher in postmenopausal patients compared with fertile ones, revealing a statistical correlation between unsatisfactory follow- up and postmenopausal status at the time of conization. Association between CIN relapse and cervical stenosis was significantly higher in postmenopausal group (66.7% vs. 8.6% ; P < 0.05), where two cases of recurrence were detected only after hysterectomy, because of an insurmountable cervical stenosis. Univariate and multivariate analysis revealed HRT use as the only significant factor in influencing postoperative cervical stenosis. Conclusion. Conization is still considered as the standard treatment for CIN at any woman’ s age, when excisional management is indicated, but all postmenopausal patients should be counseled about the possibility of postoperative stenosis that could exclude an adequate follow- up, configuring a failure of the conservative treatment. HRT use is associated with a low risk of stenotic complications; therefore, if possible, users should be encouraged to continue therapy at least 1 year after laser conization.展开更多
BACKGROUND: In patients with failed dilatation and curettage due to stenotic cervix, options for endometrial sampling are limited. We propose the ultrasonography-guided transvaginal endometrial biopsy. CASES: Two post...BACKGROUND: In patients with failed dilatation and curettage due to stenotic cervix, options for endometrial sampling are limited. We propose the ultrasonography-guided transvaginal endometrial biopsy. CASES: Two postmenopausal women presented with bleeding and failed dilatation and curettage due to a stenotic cervix. Under direct transvaginal ultrasound guidance, a 20- gauge needle was inserted through the vaginal vault and anterior uterine wall into the endometrium. The endometrium was aspirated, and specimen was submitted to cytology. One patient had endometrial adenocarcinoma and underwent a staging procedure. The other patient had a benign cytology and was followed up clinically. CONCLUSION: The ultrasonography-guided endometrial biopsy is a viable option for endometrial sampling in the presence of stenotic cervix.展开更多
Objective: To describe the use of a Malecot catheter as a stent after radical trachelectomy (RT). Design: Case report. Setting: Assisted conception unit at a teaching hospital in the United Kingdom. Patient(s): A 36-y...Objective: To describe the use of a Malecot catheter as a stent after radical trachelectomy (RT). Design: Case report. Setting: Assisted conception unit at a teaching hospital in the United Kingdom. Patient(s): A 36-year-old woman undergoing IVF after her cervix had been excised for cervical carcinoma. Previous attempts at embryo transfer (ET) had been very traumatic and required a transmyometrial transfer on one occasion. Intervention(s): A Malecot catheter was inserted into the uterine cavity after a dilatation procedure had been performed and removed before ovarian stimulation. Main Outcome Measure(s): Ease of ET. Result(s): The subsequent ET was much more straightforward. Conclusion(s): This technique can facilitate ET after RT if the passage is found to be stenosed.展开更多
文摘Objective. To assess chances of adequate cyto- colposcopic follow- up after laser conization performed in postmenopausal screening population by the evaluation of postoperative cervical stenosis and unsatisfactory colposcopy rates. Patients and methods. One thousand two hundred eighteen patients were submitted to laser CO2 conization for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). Incidence and risk factors for cervical stenosis and unsatisfactory follow- up were retrospectively evaluated comparing fertile with postmenopausal patients. Results. Global incidences of postoperative unsatisfactory colposcopy and cervical stenosis were 46.2% and 7.1% . These rates were higher in postmenopausal patients compared with fertile ones, revealing a statistical correlation between unsatisfactory follow- up and postmenopausal status at the time of conization. Association between CIN relapse and cervical stenosis was significantly higher in postmenopausal group (66.7% vs. 8.6% ; P < 0.05), where two cases of recurrence were detected only after hysterectomy, because of an insurmountable cervical stenosis. Univariate and multivariate analysis revealed HRT use as the only significant factor in influencing postoperative cervical stenosis. Conclusion. Conization is still considered as the standard treatment for CIN at any woman’ s age, when excisional management is indicated, but all postmenopausal patients should be counseled about the possibility of postoperative stenosis that could exclude an adequate follow- up, configuring a failure of the conservative treatment. HRT use is associated with a low risk of stenotic complications; therefore, if possible, users should be encouraged to continue therapy at least 1 year after laser conization.
文摘BACKGROUND: In patients with failed dilatation and curettage due to stenotic cervix, options for endometrial sampling are limited. We propose the ultrasonography-guided transvaginal endometrial biopsy. CASES: Two postmenopausal women presented with bleeding and failed dilatation and curettage due to a stenotic cervix. Under direct transvaginal ultrasound guidance, a 20- gauge needle was inserted through the vaginal vault and anterior uterine wall into the endometrium. The endometrium was aspirated, and specimen was submitted to cytology. One patient had endometrial adenocarcinoma and underwent a staging procedure. The other patient had a benign cytology and was followed up clinically. CONCLUSION: The ultrasonography-guided endometrial biopsy is a viable option for endometrial sampling in the presence of stenotic cervix.
文摘Objective: To describe the use of a Malecot catheter as a stent after radical trachelectomy (RT). Design: Case report. Setting: Assisted conception unit at a teaching hospital in the United Kingdom. Patient(s): A 36-year-old woman undergoing IVF after her cervix had been excised for cervical carcinoma. Previous attempts at embryo transfer (ET) had been very traumatic and required a transmyometrial transfer on one occasion. Intervention(s): A Malecot catheter was inserted into the uterine cavity after a dilatation procedure had been performed and removed before ovarian stimulation. Main Outcome Measure(s): Ease of ET. Result(s): The subsequent ET was much more straightforward. Conclusion(s): This technique can facilitate ET after RT if the passage is found to be stenosed.