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A cone biopsy is a surgical procedure in which a cone-shaped tissue sample from the cervix is removed for examination.
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What is a laser procedure during a cone biopsy?
tissue may also be removed using a carbon dioxide laser (called laser conization).
What is the most common complication of a cone biopsy?
Bleeding during and after cone biopsy is the most common complication. Rarely, uncontrolled bleeding during the procedure may result in an emergency hysterectomy.
What is the most common complication with a cone biopsy?
Bleeding during and after cone biopsy is the most common complication. Rarely, uncontrolled bleeding during the procedure may result in an emergency hysterectomy.
What is the difference between Cervicectomy and cone biopsy?
Cervicectomy is the surgical excision (removal) of the uterine cervix.Cone biopsy is a procedure where a cone-shaped wedge of tissue is removed from the cervix and examined under a microscope.
What is the difference between a cervical biopsy and a cone biopsy?
A cervical biopsy involves the extraction of a smaller tissue sample and is less invasive than a cone biopsy.
What is another name for cervical conization?
It is also known as a cone biopsy or cold knife cone biopsy.
Can you have a cone biopsy during period?
I had mine during my period. They told me the only way they would not do the surgery is if you are pregnant.
What kind of cancer is diagnosed with a cone biopsy?
A cone biopsy is performed to diagnose cancer of the cervix or to detect precancerous changes.
What is a cold-knife procedure during a cone biopsy?
Cold-knife conization is the removal of a cone-shaped wedge of tissue with a scalpel (surgical knife).
How is the patient positioned during a cone biopsy?
The procedure is performed with the patient lying on her back with her legs in stirrups.
Is using tampons after cone biopsy safe?
You should avoid tampon use for three weeks after the cone biopsy. After that, you can use them again.
Can the build-up of tissue on the cervix years after a cone biopsy is done make it difficult to get a good reading from a pap smear?
Yes, a history of cone biopsy, and advancing age, can make it hard to get endocervical cells during a pap smear.
