Int J Gynaecol Obstet
October 2019
Background: Thermal coagulation is gaining popularity for treating cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) in screening programs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) due to unavailability of cryotherapy.
Objectives: Assess the effectiveness of thermal coagulation for treatment of CIN lesions compared with cryotherapy, with a focus on LMICs.
Search Strategy: Papers were identified from previous reviews and electronic literature search in February 2018 with publication date after 2010.