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Carbon Dioxide Laser Surgery for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes
How Well It Works
Carbon dioxide laser surgery is successful in destroying abnormal tissue in about 95% of cases when it is used to vaporize the tissue. When it is used to remove a wedge of abnormal tissue, it is successful in over 93% of cases.Reference 1
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: December 28, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
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