Table 4. Independent predicting factors of HPV persistence after conservative excisional therapy for CIN2+.
Independent predictors (Cox model) | P value |
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Positive endocervical margin | 0.001 |
Lesion grade in the cone | 0.004 |
High-grade lesion in the colposcopic biopsy | 0.023 |
Age above 35 years | 0.029 |
HSIL in Pap smear | 0.029 |
Cigarette smoking | 0.029 |