Thermal Artifact in Patients Undergoing Conization: A Clinical Study
Cervical transformation zone excision is commonly used in the diagnosis and treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Thermal artifacts can negatively affect histopathological evaluation. This study compares three different modifications of conization performed using electrosurgery in terms of the degree of ther
| Condition(s) | Cervix Neoplasm, Cervix, Dysplasia |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | Cervical transformation zone excision is commonly used in the diagnosis and treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Thermal artifacts can negatively affect histopathological evaluation. This study compares three different modifications of conization performed using electrosurgery in terms of the degree of thermal artifacts. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria:Women aged ≥18 years Indication for LLETZ based on abnormal cervical cytology and/or biopsy Ability to provide written informed consent - Exclusion Criteria: Previous cervical excisional procedure Pregnancy Active cervical infection History of cervical cancer \- |
| Ages | 18 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Lead sponsor | Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi |
| Locations | Adana, Turkey (Türkiye) |
| Start date | 2026-02-23 |
| NCT ID | NCT07372248 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07372248 |