The advantages of cone biopsy are that it provides a large sample of tissue for analysis and it can sometimes completely remove the cancer so the patient does not need additional surgery. However, because complications from cone biopsy are possible, women should discuss all aspects of the procedure with their physician before undergoing biopsy. If a cone biopsy is recommended after abnormal Pap smear results, a patient may wish to ask if a colposcopy (looking at the cervix with magnification) or cervical biopsy would be an appropriate alternative for her (if they have not already been performed), based on her individual case.
A Healthy Me
- General information on cervical conization (biopsy), including a description of the procedure.
Baymoon
- Q&A of the Week: How many Cone Biopsies are OK?
Discovery Health
- General information on Cone Biopsies including pictures.
Folsom Obstetrics & Gynecology Medical Group
- More information a conization of the cervix
Health News
A cone biopsy is a surgical treatment with some risks: After surgery, a small number
of women (less than 10%) may have bleeding that requires vaginal packing
Cone Biopsy - New Zealand Consumer Health Information
The tissue that grows back is likely to be normal, in which case no
more treatment is needed. A cone biopsy takes less than an hour.
CancerHelp UK
If you had abnormal cells and have had a cone biopsy, the area with the abnormal there
is no sign of cervical cancer, you will not need any further treatment.
Colposcopy & Cone biopsy
before you have a cone biopsy. Further tests: If you are diagnosed with dysplasia
you may not need any further tests. However you will need treatment to remove
Cone Biopsy
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I have about these risks, any other concerns about the procedure, relevant treatment
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Cone biopsy is the most invasive treatment for cervical dysplasia and because of
the amount of tissue removed has the greatest potential for causing fertility
Pregnancyantenatal.com
- Can a cone biopsy of the cervix interfere with my pregnancy?
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had cone biopsies have completely normal pregnancies, and that it is by far better
to have a cone biopsy for abnormal smears than not to have proper treatment.
HPV and Dysplasia Links - Prevention, Detection, and Treatment of
Dysplasia Treatments Descriptions of various procedures used in the treatment of
cervical dysplasia. Includes LEEP, laser ablation, cone biopsy, and cryosurgery
PapScreen - Treatment of Cervical Cancer
Treatment. Once all your test results are available, your doctor
will be able to discuss the best treatment for you. Cone biopsy.
Treatment of Cervical Dysplasia
DISADVANTAGES? Cone biopsy is the most invasive treatment for cervical dysplasia,
after hysterectomy. Requires a major operating room and general anesthesia.
Walter Reed Health Care System
- Cervix, Biopsy
