Cold knife cone biopsy

Cold knife cone biopsy
Definition
A cold knife cone biopsy (conization) is a procedure to get a sample of abnormal tissue from the cervix for further examination.

Cold knife cone biopsy
Alternate Names : Cone biopsy, Biopsy - cone, Cervical conization
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A cold knife cone biopsy is a procedure to get a sample of abnormal tissue from the cervix for further examination.
See also:
Cervical punch biopsy
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cold knife cone biopsy - a procedure in which a laser or a surgical scalpel is used to remove a piece of tissue. This procedure requires the use of general anesthesia.
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For a cone biopsy, in which a larger cone-shaped piece of tissue is removed from the cervix, the loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) or the cold knife cone biopsy procedure may be used.

It is also known as a cone biopsy or cold knife cone biopsy. Purpose Cervical conization is performed if the results of a cervical biopsy have found a precancerous condition in the cervix.

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Pap smear biopsy does not increase risk, but the removal of a wedge of cervix used in the treatment of precancerous conditions called the cold knife cone biopsy is associated with a 2% risk of cervical incompetence.

See also: Bleeding, Cancer, Herpes, Surgery, Cervical Cancer