Terry S Dunn1, Jan Woods, Jon Burch. 1. Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pathology and Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, University of Colorado Health Science Center, Denver, USA. tdunn@dhha.org
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ) of the cervix has almost entirely replaced cold knife conization for the treatment of dysplasia. CASE: A 17-year-old woman, gravida 0, underwent LLETZ of the cervix for treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 2. A bowel injury occurred during the procedure. The bowel was repaired in the operating room, and no long-term complications resulted. CONCLUSION: While LLETZ is a minor outpatient procedure, serious complications can occur.
BACKGROUND: Large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ) of the cervix has almost entirely replaced cold knife conization for the treatment of dysplasia. CASE: A 17-year-old woman, gravida 0, underwent LLETZ of the cervix for treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 2. A bowel injury occurred during the procedure. The bowel was repaired in the operating room, and no long-term complications resulted. CONCLUSION: While LLETZ is a minor outpatient procedure, serious complications can occur.
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