KTP, YAG therapy for uterine cervical neoplasia

Photodynamic therapy for cervical intraepitherial neoplasia.

5031 Background: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a novel strategy for cervical intraepitherial neoplasia (CIN) that does not effect the surrounding normal tissues due to its tumor selectivity. In this study, we assessed the efficacy and toxicity of PDT for CIN. METHODS Between May 1996 and May 2003, 86 women with a histologic diagnosis of CIN (74: primary CINIII, 4: primary CINII, 8: abnormal c...

Current advancement in radiation therapy for uterine cervical cancer.

Radiation therapy is one of the effective curative treatments for uterine cervical cancer. However poor clinical results for the advanced stages require further improvement of the treatment. Intensive studies on basic and clinical research have been made to improve local control, primarily important for long term survival in radiation therapy. Regarding current advancement in radiation therapy ...

Electrosurgery for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia

Women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia now have a number of treatment options including cold-knife conization, laser ablation, and loop electrosurgery but, all too often, the physician s preference is the determining factor in selection of therapy. This detailed presentation of the advantages and disadvantages of electrosurgery will help the physician to decide whether this procedure tru...

Papilomavírus humano e neoplasia cervical Human papillomavirus and cervical neoplasia

Human papillomavirus (HPV) has been established as an important etiological factor for the development of cervical cancer. This DNA virus primarily infects the epithelium and can induce benign and malignant lesions of the mucous membranes and skin. Some HPVs are considered high risk due to their role in malignant progression of cervical tumors. Genital HPV infections are common and usually tran...

Obstetric Impact of Treatment for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Obstetric Impact of Treatment for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia