Cervical Wedge Biopsy in Windhoek

About this service

A cervical wedge biopsy is a larger, wedge-shaped tissue sample taken from the cervix for diagnosis, used when a bigger or deeper sample is needed than a standard punch biopsy provides, and it is available in Windhoek at Eastgate Clinic. This more thorough sample helps your doctor investigate abnormal cells more fully, particularly when earlier results are unclear or a wider area needs examining.

The procedure is carried out in our on-site day theatre, usually under local or regional anaesthesia. Your doctor will explain why a wedge biopsy is recommended in your case and discuss the results once available.

What to expect

• An examination to plan the area and size of tissue to be sampled
• Local or regional anaesthesia depending on the extent of the biopsy
• The procedure itself is usually brief
• Some bleeding, spotting, or cramping afterwards is normal for a few days
• Your doctor will discuss results and any further treatment needed

Who is it for?

You may be advised to have this if you are dealing with:

• An unclear or inconclusive result from a smaller cervical biopsy
• A larger or deeper area of abnormal cells needing investigation
• Ongoing abnormal bleeding needing a fuller diagnostic sample
• A doctor's recommendation for a more thorough cervical sample
• Follow-up of persistent abnormal screening results

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