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What is cauterization of the cervix?

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Dysplasia: or pre cancerous cells of the cervix found by Pap smear can be treated with electrocautery. Electrical arcing causes heat which destroys the superficial cells of the cervix hopefully destroying the precancerous cells.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 1/29/2017

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