| Comparative cytologic yield and quality of three Pap smear instruments. | |
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PMID: 8349063 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Various sampling techniques of the cervix have established false negative rates ranging from 18% to 45%. A number of studies suggest that this false negative rate can be reduced by sampling techniques that are associated with higher yields of endocervical cells. METHOD: This study enrolled 301 women, each of whom had a Pap smear obtained using three different sampling instruments (a cervical brush, a plastic spatula, and a cotton swab) in random order. RESULTS: The cervical brush yielded a better endocervical sample than either of the other instruments (P < .001), and there was no difference between the swab and spatula. In addition, the recovery of endocervical cells increased with each additional sample taken, regardless of instrument used (P < .001), although the difference in yield between the second and third samples was not significant. CONCLUSIONS: To enhance the yield of endocervical cells in Pap smear sampling, consideration should be given to using the cervical brush routinely as a sampling instrument and to taking more than one sample per screening. |
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Authors:
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W L Toffler; C K Pluedeman; A E Sinclair; K M Ireland; B J Byrne |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Family medicine Volume: 25 ISSN: 0742-3225 ISO Abbreviation: Fam Med Publication Date: 1993 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-09-15 Completed Date: 1993-09-15 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8306464 Medline TA: Fam Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 403-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Family Medicine, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland. |
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Adolescent Adult False Negative Reactions Female Humans Middle Aged Vaginal Smears / instrumentation*, standards |
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