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What is Loop electrical excision procedure (LEEP)?

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Loop electrical excision procedure (LEEP) is commonly used to treat high grade cervical dysplasia discovered on colposcopic examination. During a LEEP, a electrified wire loop is used to remove the lesion to an adequate depth. The removed tissue can then be used for a biopsy.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Cervical dysplasia 14 3
Human papillomavirus infection 6 2
Adenocarcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) 1 0
Cervical cancer 1 0
Unexplained syncopy episode 1 0
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
See all 40 patients that have had Loop electrical excision procedure (LEEP)

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 0
Mild 0
None 4

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Loop electrical excision procedure (LEEP)

Side effect Patients Percentage

Duration

Stopped having Loop electrical excision procedure (LEEP)

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 13
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 2
Usually 0
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 2
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 0
A little hard to take 1
Not at all hard to take 3
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There are no evaluations for Loop electrical excision procedure (LEEP).