Pathologic study of the cervix after cold coagulation.
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.
de Cristofaro
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, City Hospital, Desenzano, BS, Italy.
Fontana
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Pezzoli
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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