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conization

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conization /con·iza·tion/ (kon″ĭ-za´shun) the removal of a cone of tissue, as in partial excision of the cervix uteri.
cold conization  that done with a cold knife, as opposed to electrocautery, to better preserve the histologic elements.

con·i·za·tion (kn-zshn, kn-)
n.
The excision of a cone of tissue, such as the mucosa of the uterine cervix.

Conization
Cone biopsy; removal of a cone-shaped section of tissue from the cervix for diagnosis or treatment.
Mentioned in: Cervical Cancer

conization
[kon′īzā′shən]
the removal of a cone-shaped sample of tissue. See also cone biopsy.

conization [ko″nĭ-za´shun]
the removal of a cone of tissue, as in partial excision of the cervix uteri.
cold conization that done with a cold knife, as opposed to electrocautery, to better preserve the histologic elements.

conization
Cone biopsy, see there


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Preinvasive cancers may also be totally removed during conization or with hysterectomy (removal of the cervix and uterus).
Invasive cervical cancer can be treated with a variety of therapies, including loop electrosurgical excision procedure, conization, total or radical hysterectomy, intracavity and/or pelvic radiation, and chemotherapy.
 
 
 
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