Comparison of cold conization and directed biopsy

A study was performed to compare the results of directed biopsy with those of cold conization of the cervix in the private practice community. The intent of the study was to determine whether the two procedures were comparable in accuracy, to compare them in terms of economic impact and to compare the complications of each procedure. The study shows that directed biopsy is as accurate as cold conization of the cervix, is less expensive for the patient and is not fraught with as many serious hazards as is cold conization.