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OrganizedWisdom.com · 11-16-2008, 12:53 AM

A cold knife cone biopsy aids in identifying the cause of abnormal tissue discovered during a pap smear. Doctors may also use this procedure as a way to treat the abnormal tissue. This biopsy requires either a surgical scalpel, laser, or loop electrosurgical excision. The most common use of the cold knife cone biopsy is to diagnose cervical cancer and to determine how far the disease has progressed.

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Also known as cervical conization and cone biopsy.
Risks include bleeding and infection.
The procedure requires sedation or anesthesia.

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OrganizedWisdom.com 24 Hour Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 105	Cold Knife Cone Biopsy A cold knife cone biopsy aids in identifying the cause of abnormal tissue discovered during a pap smear. Doctors may also use this procedure as a way to treat the abnormal tissue. This biopsy requires either a surgical scalpel, laser, or loop electrosurgical excision. The most common use of the cold knife cone biopsy is to diagnose cervical cancer and to determine how far the disease has progressed. Fast Facts: Also known as cervical conization and cone biopsy. Risks include bleeding and infection. The procedure requires sedation or anesthesia. Visit http://organizedwisdom.com/Cold_Knife_Cone_Biopsy More...

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