Large loop excision of the transformation zone
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Weerakkody Y, Campos A, Large loop excision of the transformation zone. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 23 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-15552
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At the time the article was created Yuranga Weerakkody had no recorded disclosures.
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At the time the article was last revised Arlene Campos had no financial relationships to ineligible companies to disclose.
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- Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
- Loop electrosurgical excision procedure
- Large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ)
- LLETZ
Large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ) is a gynecological procedure. It is one of the most commonly used approaches to treat high grade cervical dysplasia - cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
References
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- 4. Prendiville W. Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 1995;38(3):622-39. doi:10.1097/00003081-199509000-00022 - Pubmed
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