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Women's Health
Colposcopy
Abnormal Pap Smear
| Catalog #: | OB-136 |
|---|---|
| Duration: | 10 minutes |
| Format(s): |    |
| Language(s): | English or Spanish |
Summary
Explains colposcopy as a test to isolate the cause and extent of cellular change in an abnormal pap smear. Demonstrates how the colposcope is used to examine the cervix and take a biopsy sample. Shows cell variations and the Bethesda System of classification. Discusses abnormalities caused by infection or inflammation, rather than precancerous cells. This program introduces new treatment technologies, including laser, cyrosurgery, and the electrosurgical loop.