1974
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1974.tb00469.x
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A New “Cold Coagulator” for Use in the Outpatient Treatment of Cervical Erosion

Abstract: A new method of low heat electrocautery (cold coagulation) treatment of cervi5al erosion has been assessed. It has the advantages of being odourless, smokeless and relatively pain free when compared with hot wire cautery or diathermy treatment. It has been found to compare favourably with a matched series of patients treated by cryosurgery.

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“…In total, the 13 papers described the efficacy of cold coagulation as observed among 4569 women with CIN1‐3 . The remaining nine studies were not included in the meta‐analyses for the following reasons: cold coagulation was provided in combination with another treatment method ( n = 2); treatment was for non‐CIN cervical anomalies ( n = 1); data corresponded to safety/acceptability rather than efficacy ( n = 2); and insufficient data were provided for calculation of cure rates ( n = 4) …”
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confidence: 99%
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“…In total, the 13 papers described the efficacy of cold coagulation as observed among 4569 women with CIN1‐3 . The remaining nine studies were not included in the meta‐analyses for the following reasons: cold coagulation was provided in combination with another treatment method ( n = 2); treatment was for non‐CIN cervical anomalies ( n = 1); data corresponded to safety/acceptability rather than efficacy ( n = 2); and insufficient data were provided for calculation of cure rates ( n = 4) …”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, estimates are subject to limitations. Research on cold coagulation efficacy is scarce, and the literature search is hindered by the diversity of terminologies used to refer to cold coagulation, including moderate heat thermosurgery, low heat electrocautery, and electrocoagulation . Only a single study was available on treatment in a primary care centre of a low‐income country, and as this cohort comprised HIV‐positive women, resulting cure rates may underestimate what is achievable in non‐immunocompromised women in similar settings.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Thermocoagulation is as successful as the other alternatives, and seems to be the favorable ablative treatment option for the management of suitable CIN lesions, particularly in low-resource settings, mainly because of its lower cost per treatment, automated self-sterilization, simplicity of use, equipment with a light and portable design, and no need for consumables. Although a few patients have complained that thermocoagulation is painful [21,22], several advantages, such as its short treatment time, low morbidity (e.g. reduction in postoperative watery discharge), and lack of noise, smoke, and smell, all contribute to its high acceptability among patients and providers [23].…”
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“…We did not assess these formally but patients volunteered very few. In women treated for cervical erosions (Ferguson & Craft 1974), pain was experienced by 5 of 24 treated by cold‐coagulation, but by none of 27 treated by cryosurgery, a watery discharge was experienced by only four of the former compared with 25 of the latter. Farquharson et al .…”
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confidence: 99%