title: Pathologic study of the cervix after cold coagulation.
abstract: In 20 patients Semm cold coagulation was performed on the exocervix to determine the depth of tissue necrosis and destruction of glandular crypts. Cold coagulation at 120 degrees C for 30 seconds achieves a depth of destruction of at least 4 mm.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, City Hospital, Desenzano, BS, Italy.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: de Cristofaro
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Fontana
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pezzoli
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D003452:Cryosurgery; D004848:Epithelium / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D009336:Necrosis; D011184:Postoperative Period