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Varon M, Salcedo MP, Fellman B, Troisi C, Gowen R, Daheri M, Rodriguez AM, Toscano P, Guerra L, Gasca M, Cavazos B, Marin E, Fisher-Hoch S, Fernandez ME, Reininger B, Ruosha L, Baker E, Schmeler K. A Comprehensive Program to Improve Treatment of Precancerous Cervical Lesions in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE 2024; 30:89-98. [PMID: 37350621 DOI: 10.1097/phh.0000000000001771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the impact of a multicomponent intervention in women with cervical dysplasia who were treated with loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), as well as the time between colposcopy and treatment. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. INTERVENTION Clinic participation in a multicomponent cervical cancer prevention program that included community outreach, patient in-reach, and navigation, as well as provider capacity building with in-person training and ongoing telementoring through Project ECHO. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Medical records were reviewed to evaluate women with cervical dysplasia undergoing treatment with LEEP within 90 days of colposcopy, as well as time between colposcopy and treatment. Baseline data from year 1 were compared with each subsequent year of implementation. Additional variables examined included patient's age, history of abnormal screening results, and percentage of families living below poverty line based on county of residence, parity, and clinic site. We performed logistic regression and multiple linear regression analyses to assess the programmatic impact in the outcomes of interest by year of program implementation. RESULTS A total of 290 women were included in the study. The proportion of women undergoing treatment within 90 days of colposcopy increased from 76.2% at baseline to 91.3% in year 3 and 92.9% in year 4 of program implementation. The odds of undergoing treatment within 90 days were 5.11 times higher in year 4 of program implementation than at baseline. The mean time between colposcopy and LEEP decreased from 62 days at baseline to 45 days by year 4 of program implementation. CONCLUSIONS Implementation of our multicomponent cervical cancer prevention program increased the proportion of women undergoing LEEP within 90 days of colposcopy and decreased the time between colposcopy and LEEP. This program has the potential to support cervical cancer prevention efforts and could be implemented in other low-resource settings.
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- Melissa Varon
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas (Drs Varon, Salcedo, Baker, and Schmeler, and Mr Fellman); The University of Texas Health Science Center, School of Public Health, Houston, Texas (Drs Troisi, Fernandez, and Ruosha); The University of Texas Health Science Center, School of Public Health Brownsville Regional Campus, Brownsville, Texas (Ms Gasca, Drs Gowen, Fisher-Hoch, and Reininger); Harris Health, Houston, Texas (Ms Daheri); The University of Texas Medical Branch, Houston, Texas (Dr Rodriguez); McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas (Mr Toscano) Su Clinica, Harlingen, Texas (Mss Guerra and Cavazos, and Dr Marin)
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Kulkarni A, Covens A, Durand N, Ghorab Z, Gien LT, Osborne R, Vicus D, Kupets R. Role of HPV in the Prediction of Persistence/Recurrence After Treatment for Cervical Precancer. JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CANADA 2023; 45:102171. [PMID: 37343621 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2023.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVES (1) To determine the role of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing after excisional treatment of cervical precancer. (2) To determine clinical factors associated with persistence of cervical precancer post-treatment. METHODS A retrospective chart review was conducted including patients who had a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) for cervical precancer (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 3/adenocarcinoma in situ/high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions [HSIL]). All patients treated between 2016 and 2018 at a tertiary centre colposcopy unit were included. Persistence/recurrence of disease was defined as high-grade cytology or histology identified during the time of follow-up. Univariate and multivariate regression models were performed to identify factors associated with persistence/recurrence and HPV positivity at exit testing. RESULTS A total of 284 patients were included. The median follow-up time was 19 months. Of the LEEP specimens, 90.8% (n = 258) demonstrated HSIL and 3.9% (n = 11) had adenocarcinoma in situ. 28.5% (n = 81) of the LEEP specimens had positive margins. In follow-up, 72.9% had negative cytology, 17.6% had atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance/low-grade SIL, 1.8% had atypical squamous cells, HSIL cannot be excluded/low-grade SIL-H, and 6.7% had HSIL. At the final follow-up, 27.8% (n = 79) were HPV+. Overall rate of persistence/recurrence was 11.3% (n = 32); median time to persistence/recurrence was 6.5 months. Multivariate regression models demonstrated that follow-up HPV positivity (OR = 22.0) and positive margins (OR = 3.7) were significantly associated with persistence/recurrence. Similarly, in univariate regression models, positive margins were significant (OR = 2.2) for predicting HPV positivity in exit testing. CONCLUSIONS Persistence/recurrence of precancer can occur due to incomplete treatment of lesions by local excision and by the persistence of HPV infection. Surveillance strategies for women treated for cervical precancer require a risk-based approach and should rely on HPV testing.
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- Anjali Kulkarni
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON.
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Willows K, Selk A, Auclair MH, Jim B, Jumah N, Nation J, Proctor L, Iazzi M, Bentley J. 2023 Canadian Colposcopy Guideline: A Risk-Based Approach to Management and Surveillance of Cervical Dysplasia. Curr Oncol 2023; 30:5738-5768. [PMID: 37366914 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol30060431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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This guideline provides evidence-based guidance on the risk-based management of cervical dysplasia in the colposcopy setting in the context of primary HPV-based screening and HPV testing in colposcopy. Colposcopy management of special populations is also discussed. The guideline was developed by a working group in collaboration with the Gynecologic Oncology Society of Canada (GOC), Society of Colposcopists of Canada (SCC) and the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC). The literature informing these guidelines was obtained through a systematic review of the relevant literature via a multi-step search process led by information specialists. The literature was reviewed up to June 2021 with manual searches of relevant national guidelines and more recent publications. Quality of the evidence and strength of recommendations was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) framework. The intended users of this guideline include gynecologists, colposcopists, screening programs and healthcare facilities. Implementation of the recommendations is intended to promote equitable and standardized care for all people undergoing colposcopy in Canada. The risk-based approach aims to improve personalized care and reduce over-/under-treatment in colposcopy.
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- Karla Willows
- Nova Scotia Cancer Centre, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON M5S 1B2, Canada
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, CIUSSS de l'Est de l'Île de Montréal, Montréal, QC H1T 2M4, Canada
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Allan Blair Cancer Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Regina, SK S7N 5A2, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S, Canada
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1, Canada
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- The Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada (GOC), Ottawa, ON K1H 8K3, Canada
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- Nova Scotia Cancer Centre, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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Pleş L, Radosa JC, Sima RM, Chicea R, Olaru OG, Poenaru MO. The Accuracy of Cytology, Colposcopy and Pathology in Evaluating Precancerous Cervical Lesions. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12081947. [PMID: 36010299 PMCID: PMC9407050 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12081947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction: Cervical cancer (CC) is the third most common cancer in the world, and Romania has the highest incidence of cervical cancer in Europe. The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between cytology, colposcopy, and pathology for the early detection of premalignant cervical lesions in a group of Romanian patients. Methods: This observational type 2 cohort study included 128 women from our unit, “Bucur” Maternity, who were referred for cervical cancer screening. Age, clinical diagnosis, cytology results, colposcopy impression, and biopsy results were considered. Colposcopy was performed by two experienced examiners. The pathological examination was performed by an experienced pathologist. Results: The cytology found high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions in 60.9% of patients, low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions in 28.1%, atypical squamous cells for which a high-grade lesion could not be excluded in 9.4%, and atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance, known as repeated LSIL, in 1.6%. The first evaluator identified low-grade lesions in 56.3%, high-grade lesions in 40.6%, and invasion in 3.1% of patients. The second evaluator identified low-grade lesions in 59.4%, high-grade lesions in 32.0%, and invasion in 8.6% of patients. The pathological exam identified low-grade lesions in 64.1%, high-grade lesions in 25%, and carcinoma in 14% of patients. The colposcopic accuracy was greater than the cytologic accuracy. Conclusions: Colposcopy remains an essential tool for the identification of cervical premalignant cancer cells. Standardization of the protocol provided an insignificant interobserver variability and can serve as support for further postgraduate teaching.
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- Liana Pleş
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Bucur Maternity, Saint John Hospital, 012361 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department for Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Saarland University Hospital, Kirrberger Straße 100, Building 9, 66421 Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Bucur Maternity, Saint John Hospital, 012361 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence:
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550024 Sibiu, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Bucur Maternity, Saint John Hospital, 012361 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Bucur Maternity, Saint John Hospital, 012361 Bucharest, Romania
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