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Re: LEEP Procedure

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 4 Feb 1998 23:02:37 -0600 (CST)


At Wed, 4 Feb 1998, Kathy wrote: >
>I have spoken here before about my on going problem with HPV and
>abnormal pap smears. In Nov. 1996 I had a LEEP procedure done. Since
>then I have only had one good pap smear. I am now going to go through
>another LEEP procedure for my dysplasia.
>My question is what are the advantages (&disadvantages) of having
>another LEEP done. It apparently did not work the first time.

The "cure" rate increases witha second LEEP. Also, witha second LEEP, especially if a colposcopy is done to delineate the edges of the lesion, a more precise LEEP can be done.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
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