James Fanning1, Jay Padratzik. 1. Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Ohio, Richard D. Ruppert Health Center, Toledo, OH 43614-5809, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To prospectively evaluate the amount of tissue removed at loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) vs. cold knife conization. STUDY DESIGN: Forty consecutive LEEP or cold knife conization specimens were prospectively measured and weighed by a single pathology technician. Diameter, length and weight of the specimens were compared using Student's t test. RESULTS: Mean diameter of cold knife cone specimens was 2.6 vs. 2.2 cm for LEEP (P = .07). Mean length of cold knife cone specimens was 1.5 vs. 1.0 cm for LEEP (P = .001). Mean weight for cold knife cone specimens was 4.4 vs. 2.0 g for LEEP (P = .001). CONCLUSION: In a prospective evaluation, cold knife cone specimens were 50% longer and 100% heavier than LEEP specimens.
OBJECTIVE: To prospectively evaluate the amount of tissue removed at loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) vs. cold knife conization. STUDY DESIGN: Forty consecutive LEEP or cold knife conization specimens were prospectively measured and weighed by a single pathology technician. Diameter, length and weight of the specimens were compared using Student's t test. RESULTS: Mean diameter of cold knife cone specimens was 2.6 vs. 2.2 cm for LEEP (P = .07). Mean length of cold knife cone specimens was 1.5 vs. 1.0 cm for LEEP (P = .001). Mean weight for cold knife cone specimens was 4.4 vs. 2.0 g for LEEP (P = .001). CONCLUSION: In a prospective evaluation, cold knife cone specimens were 50% longer and 100% heavier than LEEP specimens.
Authors: Laura L Reimers; Susan Sotardi; David Daniel; Lydia G Chiu; Anne Van Arsdale; Daryl L Wieland; Jason M Leider; Xiaonan Xue; Howard D Strickler; David J Garry; Gary L Goldberg; Mark H Einstein Journal: Gynecol Oncol Date: 2010-10 Impact factor: 5.482