Cervical dysplasia surgery: Difference between revisions
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==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for moderate-to-severe dysplasia or mild dysplasia that does not go away may include: | Treatment for moderate-to-severe dysplasia or mild dysplasia that does not go away may include: | ||
*[[Cryosurgery]] to freeze abnormal cells | *[[Cryosurgery]] to freeze abnormal cells | ||
*Laser therapy, which uses light to burn away abnormal tissue | *Laser therapy, which uses light to burn away abnormal tissue | ||
*LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure) | |||
**Surgery to remove the abnormal tissue (cone biopsy) | |||
Rarely, a [[hysterectomy]] may be needed. Women treated for dysplasia need close follow-up, usually every 3 to 6 months or as recommended by their provider. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Cervical dysplasia is curable although the lifetime recurrence rate is 20%. Methods used to cure cervical dysplasia require destruction of the surface cells of the cervix. These methods include cryocautery, electrocautery, laser cautery, LEEP, and cervical conization.
Treatment
Treatment for moderate-to-severe dysplasia or mild dysplasia that does not go away may include:
- Cryosurgery to freeze abnormal cells
- Laser therapy, which uses light to burn away abnormal tissue
- LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure)
- Surgery to remove the abnormal tissue (cone biopsy)
Rarely, a hysterectomy may be needed. Women treated for dysplasia need close follow-up, usually every 3 to 6 months or as recommended by their provider.
References