Residual cervical intraepithelial neoplasia after laser ablation

Abstract
Some patients with histologically proven residual cervical intraepithelial neoplasia after laser ablation have false negative cytology. The explanation for this is not known, but there was not evidence of buried lesions. Follow-up of all patients treated by selective ablation is necessary. Cytology alone is inadequate and careful, accurate pre- and posttherapy colposcopy is essential.