[Cervical endoscopy for rational colposcopic evaluation]

Having analysed the results of a large series of patients, the Authors propose endocervical examination as a vital step to be performed at the same time as colposcopy or, in certain well identified cases, following cytohistological results. Endocervical examination either before or after colposcopy is then described in a protocol taking into account the various parameters. The most important are: the assessment of the squamocolumnar line, the type of colposcopic lesion, and cytohistological findings. Following a brief discussion of traditional diagnostic tests (endocervical curettage, endocervical observation using Kagan forceps), the Authors underline the importance of the endocervicoscope which allows a closer, noninvasive and precise evaluation to be made.