Fine-needle aspiration biopsy in the management of cervical carcinoma following primary therapy

Thirty-five fine-needle aspiration biopsies (FNAB) in 30 patients who had previously received primary therapy for cervical carcinoma are reported. There were 22 positive FNABs, and in 11 cases the positive FNAB definitely changed the patient's planned therapy. There were no complications due to FNAB in these 30 patients. FNAB has an important role in follow-up and management of patients with cervical carcinoma.