Culdocentesis is a procedure to examine any abnormal fluid in the pouch-like space just behind the vagina (cul-de-sac or pouch of Douglas). Read more: How Is Culdocentesis Done? Article
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Does the Cervix Grow Back After Conization?
Conization of the cervix or cone biopsy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a cone-shaped wedge from the cervix (mouth of the uterus). It may be performed for the diagnosis of abnormal areas in the cervix, which may be cancerous or potentially cancerous. Conization is most commonly performed to examine such areas and then take a biopsy for microscopic examination.
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What Does Culdocentesis Mean?
Culdocentesis is the puncture and aspiration (withdrawal) of fluid from the pouch of Douglas or rectouterine pouch. Culdocentesis used to be a valuable procedure for the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. The procedure involves the introduction of a needle through the vaginal wall into the pouch of Douglas.
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What Does the Conization of Cervix Mean?
The cervix is the mouth of the uterus that opens further into the vagina. Conization or cone biopsy of the cervix is a surgical procedure in which a small cone-shaped or cylindrical wedge of tissue is removed from the cervix (mouth of the uterus).
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