Chapter 104 Cervical Stenosis
INTRODUCTION
Description: Cervical stenosis is a narrowing of the cervical canal, either congenital or acquired, which may result in complete or partial obstruction. Stenosis occurs most often in the region of the internal cervical os.
ETIOLOGY AND PATHOGENESIS
Causes: Operative damage (cone biopsy, electrocautery, cryocautery), radiation, infection, neoplasia, atrophy, congenital (rare).