Outpatient loop electrosurgical excision procedure for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Can it replace cold knife conization?
To determine if loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) can replace cold knife conization. In a population at high risk for invasive carcinoma, 163 cases of LEEP conization were performed with the same indications as cold knife for cervical conization. Seventy-five percent of LEEP surgical sp...
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Published in | Journal of reproductive medicine Vol. 41; no. 10; p. 729 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
01.10.1996
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Summary: | To determine if loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) can replace cold knife conization.
In a population at high risk for invasive carcinoma, 163 cases of LEEP conization were performed with the same indications as cold knife for cervical conization.
Seventy-five percent of LEEP surgical specimens were positive for dysplasia. Six cases showed invasive squamous cell carcinoma. No complications were seen.
LEEP conization is a quick, simple and economical procedure that can safely replace most cases of cold knife conization. |
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ISSN: | 0024-7758 |