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It is also known as '''large loop excision of the transformation zone''', abbreviated '''LLETZ'''.<ref name=webmd>URL: [http://www.webmd.com/cancer/cervical-cancer/loop-electrosurgical-excision-procedure-leep-for-abnormal-cervical-cell-changes http://www.webmd.com/cancer/cervical-cancer/loop-electrosurgical-excision-procedure-leep-for-abnormal-cervical-cell-changes]. Accessed on: 20 March 2014.</ref><ref name=pmid22173237>{{Cite journal | last1 = Kenwright | first1 = D. | last2 = Braam | first2 = G. | last3 = Maharaj | first3 = D. | last4 = Langdana | first4 = F. | title = Multiple levels on LLETZ biopsies do not contribute to patient management. | journal = Pathology | volume = 44 | issue = 1 | pages = 7-10 | month = Jan | year = 2012 | doi = 10.1097/PAT.0b013e32834d7b5d | PMID = 22173237 }}</ref> | It is also known as '''large loop excision of the transformation zone''', abbreviated '''LLETZ'''.<ref name=webmd>URL: [http://www.webmd.com/cancer/cervical-cancer/loop-electrosurgical-excision-procedure-leep-for-abnormal-cervical-cell-changes http://www.webmd.com/cancer/cervical-cancer/loop-electrosurgical-excision-procedure-leep-for-abnormal-cervical-cell-changes]. Accessed on: 20 March 2014.</ref><ref name=pmid22173237>{{Cite journal | last1 = Kenwright | first1 = D. | last2 = Braam | first2 = G. | last3 = Maharaj | first3 = D. | last4 = Langdana | first4 = F. | title = Multiple levels on LLETZ biopsies do not contribute to patient management. | journal = Pathology | volume = 44 | issue = 1 | pages = 7-10 | month = Jan | year = 2012 | doi = 10.1097/PAT.0b013e32834d7b5d | PMID = 22173237 }}</ref> | ||
LEEPs are often done together with an endocervical curettage, as the ECC adds significant amount of sensitivity for [[endocervical AIS]].<ref name=pmid9207802>{{Cite journal | last1 = Denehy | first1 = TR. | last2 = Gregori | first2 = CA. | last3 = Breen | first3 = JL. | title = Endocervical curettage, cone margins, and residual adenocarcinoma in situ of the cervix. | journal = Obstet Gynecol | volume = 90 | issue = 1 | pages = 1-6 | month = Jul | year = 1997 | doi = 10.1016/S0029-7844(97)00122-1 | PMID = 9207802 }}</ref> | |||
==Negative LEEP== | ==Negative LEEP== |
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