Type of Surgery
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Last updated: 02/17/2009
PERIODICALS
Brun, J. L., A. Youbi, and C. Hocke. "Complications, Sequellae and Outcome of Cervical Conizations: Evaluation of Three Surgical Techniques."Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics and Reproductive Biology 31,...
no. 6 (January 10, 2002): 558–64.
Canavan, Timothy, and Nipa Doshi. "Cervical Cancer."American Family Physician 61 (March 1, 2000): 1369–76.
Soutter, W. P., et al. "Is Conservative Treatment for Adenocarcinoma In Situ of the Cervix Safe?"British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 108, no. 11 (November 2001): 1184–9.
ORGANIZATIONS
American Cancer Society. 1599 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329. (800) ACS-2345.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 409 12th St., S.W., PO Box 96920, Washington, D.C. 20090-6920.
OTHER
"All About Cervical Cancer: Overview."American Cancer Society, 2003 [March 18, 2003].
"Cone Biopsy (Conization) for Abnormal Pap Test."NationalCervical Cancer Coalition, May 23, 2002 [cited March 18, 2003].
Nyirjesy, Istvan. "Conization of Cervix."eMedicine, June 28, 2002 [cited March 18, 2003].
Ries, L. A., et al., (eds). "SEER Cancer Statistics Review, 1973–1999."National Cancer Institute, 2002 [cited March 18, 2003].
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Definition
A cone biopsy is a surgical procedure in which a cone-shaped tissue sample from the cervix is removed for examination. Also called cervical conization, a cone biopsy is done to diagnose cervical cancer or to remove cancerous or precancerous tissue.
Purpose
The cervix is the neck-shaped opening at the lower part of the uterus. The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2003, approximately 12,200 women would be diagnosed with cancer of the cervix and 4,100 women
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