Cervical Conization – Konicheskaya biopsy

Description conization of the cervix

Cone biopsy is performed to select a cone-shaped sample of tissue from the cervix. The cervix is ​​located at the top of the vagina and provides access to the uterus.

To which carried cervical conization?

Cervical conization used for diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer or precancerous lesions of the cervix. The procedure is performed after, as the women were found deviations in the study of a Pap smear. Mazok Papanicolaou – a screening test for the detection of abnormal, precancerous and cancerous cervical cells.

Possible complications during conization

Complications are rare, but no procedure does not guarantee the absence of risk. Before, how to perform a cone biopsy, you need to know about possible complications, which may include:

• Infection;
• Bleeding;
• Preterm delivery in future pregnancies;
• Scarring of the cervix.

Factors, that may increase the risk of complications:

• Smoking.

How is cervical conization?

Preparation for the procedure

You can not eat or drink anything for 8 hours before the procedure.

Anesthesia

Variants include narcosis:

• Mestnый anesthetic – Region selection of material will anesthetize. It may be given a sedative (intravenously) , to help the patient relax;
• Regional anesthesia (Epidural, Spinal) – will be obezbolena the lower half of the body.
• General anesthesia – during the procedure, the patient will sleep.

Procedure Cervical conization

It will be introduced into the vagina spreader, like used in the selection of the Pap smear. It will hold open the vagina and allow access to the cervix.

The doctor will use a knife, laser, or loop heated to remove a tissue sample from the volcanic cone of the cervix. If there are abnormal cells, They will also be removed. Samorassasyvaûŝiesâ thread can be used to stop bleeding in the cervix.

The tissue sample will be sent to the laboratory to test for cancer. Test results will be available within a week.

How long will conization?

The procedure takes less than an hour.

Cervical Conization – Will it hurt?

Anesthesia will prevent pain during the procedure. After conization may be some discomfort. In this case, the patient given painkillers.

Caring for the patient after cervical conization

Care in a hospital

The patient was sent to the House for a while, until the anesthesia wears off. After the restoration, you can return home.

Home Care

Upon returning home, you need to perform the following actions, to ensure the normal recovery:

• You may experience bleeding or discharge from your vagina for a few days after the procedure. You can wear a sanitary napkin or gasket. Swabs should not be used for a month or more after surgery;
• Sexual intercourse is not recommended during 4-6 weeks;
• You can take a shower and bath;
• Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions.

After six weeks you need to go through a pelvic examination.

Contact your doctor after cervical conization

Upon returning home, you need to see a doctor, If the following symptoms:

• Signs of infection, including fever, chills, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge;
• Heavy vaginal bleeding (slight discharge of blood can be observed about a week after the procedure, while cervical tissue does not heal);
• The worsening pain in the abdomen or pelvic area.