Supravaginal hysterectomy in Curaçao prevalence and impact on screening for cervical cancer

In Curaçao, hysterectomies are frequently performed. A common reason for this procedure is the high incidence of leiomyomatosis. However in some cases the cervix is conserved. Following supravaginal hysterectomy most women discontinue cervical cancer screening because they think the cervix is not co...

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Main Authors: Desiree J. Hooi, Chris J.L.M. Meijer, Birgit I. Witte, Igor Gomes Bravio, Herbert M. Pinedo, Gemma G. Kenter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-12-01
Series:Preventive Medicine Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335517301675