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Cervical conization

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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.

Types include:

  • cold knife conization (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

    Cervical conization causes a risk for subsequent pregnancies ending up in preterm birth of approximately 30% on average, due to cervical incompetence.

    References

    Cervical conization Wikipedia
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