At least 12 sections from each cone or LEEP specimen were submitted ... a hysterectomy or repeat excisional biopsy were asked to return for colposcopy and cervical cytology every 4 months until ...

This study is limited by the lack of follow-up in almost one half of the patients who underwent an ECC at the time of excisional biopsy ... the cervical neoplasia and the rate of positive cone ...

Laser therapy. Destroys abnormal cervical tissue using a beam of light. Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP). Uses a thin wire loop that carries an electric current to remove abnormal tissue ...

It was then the doctor found her cone biopsy had left scar tissue that had shortened and tightened her cervix. Moreover, the severe damage later affected the in vitro fertilization process.