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Conservative conization for microinvasive carcinoma of the cervix
C J Tseng1, S G Horng, Y K Soong
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuen, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Objective:
Our purpose was to examine conservative conization as treatment for microinvasive carcinoma of the cervix with depth of invasion < 3 mm.
Study Design:
Twelve patients with microinvasive carcinoma of the cervix underwent cervical conization under colposcopic guidance followed by careful observation.
Results:
The 12 patients were alive without evidence of disease after a mean follow-up of 6.7 years. Four pregnancies with term deliveries were identified.
Conclusion:
Microinvasive carcinoma with a depth of invasion < 3 mm without confluent invasion or lymph vascular involvement can be treated successfully with conservative conization and provided a good pregnancy outcome.