Cervical conization


Cervical conization and 57522 ) refers to an excision of a cone-shaped sample of tissue from the mucous membrane of the cervix. Conization may be used for either diagnostic purposes as part of a biopsy or therapeutic purposes to remove pre-cancerous cells.
Types include:
Conization of the cervix is a common treatment for dysplasia following abnormal results from a pap smear.

Side effects

Cervical conization causes a risk for subsequent pregnancies ending up in preterm birth of approximately 30% on average, due to cervical incompetence.