Cervical conization
| Cervical conization | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | {{#statements:P1995}} |
| ICD-9-CM | 67.2 |
Cervical conization (CPT codes 57520 (Cold Knife) and 57522 (Loop Excision)) refers to an excision of a cone-shaped sample of tissue from the mucous membrane of the cervix. Conization may be used either for diagnostic purposes as part of a biopsy, or for therapeutic purposes to remove pre-cancerous cells.[1]
Types include:
- cold knife conization[2] (CKC). Usually outpatient, occasionally inpatient.
- loop electrical excision procedure (LEEP). Usually outpatient.
Conization of the cervix is a common treatment for dysplasia following abnormal results from a pap smear.
Side effects
Side effects of the treatment may include cervical stenosis with resulting hematometra (collection of blood in uterus). This procedure may increase the risk of incompetent cervix.[citation needed]
See also
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