What are polyps?
In most cases, this kind of neoplasm does not make itself felt for long, and their presence does not harm the body. They are most often formed from the cells of the endometrial layer of the uterus, causing their growth and proliferation. In the case of a prolonged presence in the body of a tumor, many women begin to observe irregularities in the menstrual cycle. Often against this background there are small bloody discharge from the vagina, which sometimes can develop into a bleeding.
How is polyps diagnosed?
The polyp of the cervical canal itself is not dangerous, but requires mandatory removal. However, before proceeding to remove the polyp, the woman is carefully examined. For this purpose, ultrasound, colposcopy, hysterological examination and, of course, examination are carried out.
So with ultrasound determine the exact location of the tumor. This allows you to prevent the possibility of injury to nearby tissues.
Such a study as colposcopy allows to fully and in detail examine the formation, its structure, exclude tissue necrosis. With hysteroscopy, the material is taken to a biopsy, i.e. to determine the absence or presence of cancer cells.
How is the cervical canal polyp treated?
The operation to remove the polyp of the cervical canal can be carried out by several methods. This type of surgery was called polypectomy in medicine. It can be performed by hysteroscopy, laser or radio wave radiation, which is gaining popularity today.
Before starting treatment, all existing chronic diseases, as well as infectious diseases, are eliminated. This reduces the probability of infection in a fresh postoperative wound.
The most frequent removal of the polyp of the cervical canal is done by hysteroscopy. This kind of surgery is carried out exclusively under general anesthesia. During the operation, the removal of the polyp is performed with the help of a hysteroscope, which makes it possible to fully control the process. The tissue site to which the polyp was attached is cauterized using liquid nitrogen or electrocoagulation. In those cases where the formation is located in the immediate vicinity of the external throat of the cervical canal, the polyp stalk is excised and then the scraping of the mucous membrane of the cervical canal is performed.
Recently, more and more often the removal of the polyp, located in the cervical canal, is performed with the help of a laser. This method is less traumatic for the uterus, and also allows the body to recover more quickly after surgery.
Special attention should be paid to the radio wave removal of the polyp of the cervical canal.
What are the consequences of polyp removal?
In general, the removal of the polyp of the cervical canal occurs without consequences. However, in some cases, there may be:
- bleeding;
- inflammatory processes;
- development of infertility.