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Wart Removal by Excision

Posted On: 04-21-2015
Wart Removal by Excision

What is Wart Removal by Excision?

During wart removal by excision, a wart on the genital area or the skin is removed by moving a loop-shaped blade underneath the wart.

Also Known As:

  • Wart removal
  • Loop electrosurgical excision procedure
  • LEEP

Conditions Treated with Wart Removal by Excision:

Wart removal by excision is utilized in order to remove warts caused by low risk human papilloma virus.

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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Wart Removal by Excision:

Non-surgical alternatives to wart removal by excision include liquid nitrogen, cantharidin and wart treatment chemicals, such as salicylic acid. Wart removal by laser therapy and wart removal by anti-viral agents are surgical alternatives.

Anesthesia with Wart Removal by Excision:

Wart removal by excision is performed with a local anesthetic. Sometimes, general anesthesia is used, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.

Potential Complications from Wart Removal by Excision:

Possible risks following wart removal by excision include infection, bleeding, scarring, a negative reaction to the anesthesia and incomplete removal or recurrence of the wart.

Prognosis after Wart Removal by Excision:

The prognosis for a positive end result following wart removal by excision is good.

Recovery from Wart Removal by Excision:

The total recovery time after wart removal by excision is one to two weeks.

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