Affiliations: [a] Department of Pathology, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Daegu, Korea | [b] Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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Corresponding author: Dae Gy Hong, Gynecologic Cancer Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, 807, Hoguk-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41404, Korea. Tel.: +82 532002681; Fax: +82 532002028; E-mail: [email protected].
Note: [1] This article received a correction notice (Erratum) with the reference: 10.3233/THC-229000, available at https://content. iospress.com/articles/technology-and-health-care/thc229000.
Abstract: BACGROUND: Cervical stenoses are one of the main long-term consequences after conization of the uterine cervix. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a uterine cervix supporting device (Con-CapTM) in reducing uterine cervical stenosis after Loop Electrosurgical Excisional Procedure (LEEP). METHODS: We enrolled 112 patients who underwent LEEP between March 2017 to May 2019. Con-CapTM was inserted into the uterine endocervical canal for 4 weeks after LEEP. Laboratory values and clinical symptoms were evaluated. The presence of uterine cervical narrowing was determined at 2 weeks after removal of the Con-CapTM. Data were analyzed using the two-sample t test and χ2 test. RESULTS: A total of 78 women completed the 6-week study period. Thirty-four patients did not complete the study period. The diameter of the uterine cervical canal was significantly greater at postoperative 6 weeks than preoperatively (Hegar dilator No, 2.10 ± 0.56 vs. 3.21 ± 0.71, P< 0.01). The complications were acceptable. CONCLUSIONS: Con-CapTM can be used to reduce uterine cervical stenosis safely and effectively after conization of uterine cervix.
