Journal of lower genital tract disease
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J Low Genit Tract Dis · Jul 2015
Meta AnalysisVaginal Misoprostol for Overcoming Inadequate Colposcopies: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Inadequate colposcopic results due to inadequate visualization of the cervical transformation zone is a diagnostic problem that is encountered in approximately 10% to 15% of these procedures. The objective of the present systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate whether misoprostol effectively converts inadequate colposcopic examinations to adequate. ⋯ According to our meta-analysis, misoprostol seems to improve the conversion rates from inadequate colposcopic examinations to adequate diagnoses. However, firm results to generalize our findings among specific populations, such as those already having a previous conization, are precluded by the small number of enrolled studies. Thus, future research in the field becomes necessary.