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Re: Cervical erosionFrom: Ealgail@aol.comMon Apr 24 23:25:10 2000
In a message dated 4/20/00 5:03:57 AM Pacific Daylight Time, rbraun@iupui.edu writes: << Cryo is a mainstay for the treatment of cervical dysplasia >> Cryo or freezing creates an injury zone similar to that of cautery, i.e. damaging adjacent tissues up to 10 mm beyond the actual freeze area. It creates a nasty discharge for 4 to 6 weeks. It is no different from refreezing beef after it has thawed. We are all told not to do it but everyone tries it at least once.......until you thaw the meat after that second freeze and find the gummy gray mess the meat has become. Laser or the newer radiotherapy units (Elmed) are precise in the tissue removed or destroyed, leaving only a 2 mm injury area beyond the treatment zone. And, it heals in 2 weeks with minimal discharge due to less injury to adjacent tissues. If a laser or radiotherapy unit is available, it is more precise a surgical treatment and is a nicer healing process for the patient. Linda Linda Morrison-Boczar, M.D. FACOG
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