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Re: Hymenectomy/Fentons Procedure

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 27 Feb 2003 09:07:35 -0600 (CST)

At Thu, 27 Feb 2003, Maddy wrote: >
>Is a hymenectomy the same as Fentons Procedure?In the latter I believe
>they cut into the wall of the vagina ,is this the same for hymenectomy
>or is it simply a trimming operation?
> Thankyou

If I understand correctly they are different procedures, hymenectomy consists on two or more small incissions ii your hymen under local anestesia

Are different procedures, hymenectomy consists on small cuts with local anesthesia. 

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