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Re: LEEP ProcedureFrom: 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.
-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York Great Neck, New York http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm
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