title: The cervical stump.
abstract: A retrospective series of 18 patients with a cervical stump is presented. Of the 12 patients who were followed up, all but one had a clinical indication for cervicectomy. Elective cervicectomy 2-3 months after subtotal hysterectomy is recommended.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D002577:Uterine Cervical Diseases / Q000209:etiology*