1929
DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(29)90342-2
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Problems associated with the cervix

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“…However, in the pre- mass screening era, gynaecologists had been concerned by the vulnerability to infections and cancer of the columnar epithelium visible on the ectocervix (a condition referred to as ectopy and very frequent in young women [ 7 ]) and had tried to eliminate it [ 8 ]. The importance of cauterisation to a healthy cervix had been advocated since the 1920s [ 9 ]. The aim was to shorten the physiological time of replacement of columnar epithelium by squamous epithelium (metaplasia) from many years to a few weeks.…”
Section: Past Experience With Prophylactic Ablationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, in the pre- mass screening era, gynaecologists had been concerned by the vulnerability to infections and cancer of the columnar epithelium visible on the ectocervix (a condition referred to as ectopy and very frequent in young women [ 7 ]) and had tried to eliminate it [ 8 ]. The importance of cauterisation to a healthy cervix had been advocated since the 1920s [ 9 ]. The aim was to shorten the physiological time of replacement of columnar epithelium by squamous epithelium (metaplasia) from many years to a few weeks.…”
Section: Past Experience With Prophylactic Ablationmentioning
confidence: 99%