Use of a laser to treat an abnormality of a young woman's cervix. The surgeon is using a colposcope, a device fitted with a binocular microscope, to e

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Use of a laser to treat an abnormality of a young woman's cervix. The surgeon is using a colposcope, a device fitted with a binocular microscope, to examine her vagina & cervix & to accurately direct the laser beam to remove (ablate) abnormal tissue. Abnormalities of the cells comprising the cervical epithelium (dysplasia) are classified according to their severity & depth of penetration & are regarded as precursors to cancerous changes. Use of a laser is indicated when a biopsy (tissue sample), removed following an abnormal cervical smear test, confirms a need for conservative treatment.

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Keywords: abnormality, cervical, cervix, colposcopy, gynaecological, gynaecology, gynecology, healthcare, laser, medical, medicine, procedure, treatment, treatmnt