Large loop excision of the transformation zone

Last revised by Yuranga Weerakkody on 30 Dec 2019

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Citation:

Weerakkody Y, Large loop excision of the transformation zone. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 16 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-15552

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-15552

Permalink:

https://radiopaedia.org/articles/15552

rID:

15552

Article created:

26 Oct 2011, Yuranga Weerakkody ◉

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At the time the article was created Yuranga Weerakkody had no recorded disclosures.

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Last revised:

30 Dec 2019, Yuranga Weerakkody ◉

Disclosures:

At the time the article was last revised Yuranga Weerakkody had no recorded disclosures.

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Revisions:

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Systems:

Obstetrics, Gynaecology

Tags:

stub, cases

Synonyms:

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 currently one of the most commonly used approaches to treat high grade cervical dysplasia - cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.