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Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) Directory
LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure) removes genital warts or cervical skin changes. It uses an electrified wire to separate the wart from the skin. Recovery after LEEP usually takes a few days at the most. Possible side effects include bleeding, scarring, and infection. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how LEEP is done and why, what to expect, and much more.
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