To ECC or Not to ECC: The Question Remains

Rita W. Driggers; Christopher M. Zahn

doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2008.09.007

To ECC or Not to ECC: The Question Remains

Rita W. Driggers, Christopher M. Zahn

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Abstract

The usefulness of endocervical curettage (ECC) in evaluating women who have abnormal cervical cytology and histopathology has been debated for years; data regarding performance of ECC in the diagnostic evaluations of squamous and glandular lesions are mixed. There are no well-done randomized trials or systematic reviews regarding the usefulness of ECC. The yield on ECC increases in the setting of unsatisfactory colposcopy; in this situation, there seems less controversy regarding performance of an ECC. Reproducibility of ECC-rendered diagnosis is a concern. Data are needed to further define the role of ECC in evaluating women who have cervical disease.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	583-597
Number of pages	15
Journal	Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
Volume	35
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ogc.2008.09.007
State	Published - Dec 1 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

ECC
Endocervical curettage

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

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