Cold Knife Cone Biopsy WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Cold Knife Cone Biopsy
A cold knife cone biopsy aids in identifying the cause of abnormal tissue discovered during a pap smear.1 Doctors may also use this procedure as a way to treat the abnormal tissue. This biopsy involves either a surgical scalpel, laser, or loop electrosurgical excision.2 The most common use of the cold knife cone biopsy is to diagnose cervical cancer and to determine how far the disease has progressed.1
Fast Facts:
- Also known as cervical conization and cone biopsy.1
- Risks include bleeding and infection.
- The procedure requires sedation or anesthesia.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Cold Knife Cone Biopsy
- ↑ About.com: Cone Biopsy
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Cervical Cone Biopsy, Cone Biopsy, Cervical Conization
- Last update: Nov. 16, 2008
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