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Original Article

Large Loop Diathermy of the Transformation Zone: Is ‘See and Treat’ An Acceptable Option for the Management of Women with Abnormal Cervical Smears?

J. L. Brady Colposcopy Clinic, Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London; Department of Pathology, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London
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A. N. J. Fish Colposcopy Clinic, Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London; Department of Pathology, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London
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R. P. Woolas Colposcopy Clinic, Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London; Department of Pathology, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London
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C. L. Brown Colposcopy Clinic, Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London; Department of Pathology, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London
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D. H. Oram Colposcopy Clinic, Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London; Department of Pathology, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London
Pages 44-49 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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