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LEEP

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LEEP
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure.
Mentioned in: Cervicitis
LEEP
Loop extra/electrosurgical/electrical excision procedure Gynecology Partial excision of a uterine cervix with dysplasia or CIN, using a specially designed wire loop under local anesthesia; LEEP loops deliver high-frequency, low-voltage, alternating electric current, minimizing thermal damage, while preserving hemostasis. See CIN, Dysplasia. Cf Cone biopsy PulmonologyLeft end-expiratory pressure.
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Q. what is a leep

A. every now and then our body, from a number of reasons, have some cells change their nature. when it happens in the cervix and discovered in a PAP smear- you should remove it- as Terrany explained, LEEP is a good option. here is a video about electric laporoscopy in general:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVfdwsaoLgs

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Even then, if abnormal cells are detected, "watchful waiting" may be preferable to intervention, repeating the Pap tests rather than performing LEEP procedures.
Preventing cervical cancer: pap tests, HPV vaccines & common sense by Fugh-Berman, Adriane; Massion, Charlea T. / Women's Health Activist
When we do click, I will be much happier' CAPTION(S): NOT SATISFIED McDonald wants his side to develop a ruthless streak; LEEP OF FAITH Glentoran captain Paul Leeman wheels away after scoring equaliser at Coleraine; BANN GLEE Coleraine celebrate Richard Gibson's opening goal; NEILL HIGH Glens celebrate their winner from Neill's free-kick
COMETH THE HOUR... COMETH LEEMAN; Skipper Paul leads Glens fightback, ... by The Mirror (London, England)
When the employee collects 10 LEEP dollars, he or she can redeem them for gas cards or supermarket gift cards.
Thanking employees for a job well done by Hrehocik, Maureen / Nursing Homes
 
 
 
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