title: An invisible stenotic cervix.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Conization of the uterine cervix is a common gynecological procedure that sometimes causes cervical stenosis which creates difficulties for future gynecological procedures.
  
  
  METHODS
  We present a very unusual case where strenuous effort was needed to obtain safe access to the endocervical canal and endometrial cavity.
  
  
  METHODS
  A single case report.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  In patients with stenotic invisible cervical os and no palpable cervix, it may be necessary to examine the patient under general anesthesia because surgical intervention may be necessary to access the cervical canal.
authors.affiliation: Heart of Georgia Women's Center, Warner Robins, GA, USA. mswalid@yahoo.com
authors.forename: M Sami
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Walid
authors.forename: Richard L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Heaton
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000473:pathology; D019092:Conization / Q000009:adverse effects; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002577:Uterine Cervical Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology