Follow-up Testing After Colposcopy

Running head: PREDICTORS OF ADHERENCE TO COLPOSCOPY DYSPLASIA SEVERITY, BUT NOT EXPERIENCES DURING COLPOSCOPY PREDICT ADHERENCE TO FOLLOW-UP COLPOSCOPY

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Compliance with follow up cytology after discharge from the colposcopy clinic.

Cervical cancer represents the second common cancer in women and is a major public health issue in Ireland and worldwide. Despite appropriate treatment of precancerous lesions, women with dysplasia are at relatively increased risk, and require follow up. We aimed to evaluate the compliance rate with follow up cytology advice given to patients discharged from the colposcopy clinic and to identif...

Routine HIV testing in colposcopy.

We read with interest the article by Briggs et al.1and associated commentary by Bates2 suggesting a widening of HIV testing venues, to include termination of pregnancy services (TOP) and colposcopy services. The Homerton Hospital, East London, UK has been performing opt-out HIV testing in the TOP unit since April 2008 and has an uptake of 60%.3 The HIV prevalence is 0.3%, higher than the genito...

Follow-up Testing for Metabolic Diseases

Does Cosmetic Rhinoplasty Improve Self-Concept and Patient’s Satisfaction with Nose Fitness? Testing the Differences Before and After Surgery with 3 To 6 Months Follow-Up

Background: Despite the great number of cosmetic rhinoplasties, ‌there are few studies on the improvement of self-concept and patient satisfaction with nose fitness. Objectives: This study attempted to examine the variability of self-concept and patient satisfaction with nose fitness before and after cosmetic rhinoplasty through three to six months of follow-up. Materials and methods: Und...