Management of residual squamous intraepithelial lesions of the cervix after conization.
From January 1985 to October 1992, 158 conizations of the cervix were performed for squamous intraepithelial lesions (SIL) of the cervix. Thirty-one (20.4%) of these cases had disease extending to the margins of resection. The majority (60.7%) had spontaneous resolution of disease. Conservative follow-up aided by the body's own immune system may allow an even greater percentage to resolve spontaneously. Smoking presents an added factor for persistent as well as recurrent disease.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Marietta Memorial Hospital, Ohio.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D012086:Reoperation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014626:Vaginal Smears