| Physical properties of acetic acid vital in evaluating the cervix for neoplastic changes. | |
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PMID: 11055488 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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INTRODUCTION: In a "developing country" the need exists for an inexpensive, simplistic yet sensitive screening procedure which furthermore, allows for the immediate referral of patients. Research has indicated that the acetic acid test is a most viable option. Screening, however, often occurs in less than ideal conditions thus implying the exposure of the acetic acid to various fluctuating elements. OBJECTIVE: Determining the influence of temperature, time and humidity on the pH of a 5% acetic acid solution. METHOD: The effect of temperature, time and humidity on the pH of a 5% acetic acid solution was determined under controlled laboratory conditions utilizing the calculated molar conductance and dissociation constant. RESULTS: The pH of the 5% acetic acid solution remained a constant throughout exposure to the various elements. DISCUSSION: The results imply that the quality of acetic acid, on which many alternative screening methods and colposcopy are based, remains stable under varying conditions. This is important when screening is implemented in less than ideal conditions utilizing cervicography or the acetic acid test which are primarily dependent on acetic acid. |
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Authors:
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I C Niemand; H S Cronjè; J M Botha |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European journal of gynaecological oncology Volume: 21 ISSN: 0392-2936 ISO Abbreviation: Eur. J. Gynaecol. Oncol. Publication Date: 2000 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-01-31 Completed Date: 2001-03-15 Revised Date: 2005-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8100357 Medline TA: Eur J Gynaecol Oncol Country: ITALY |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 380-2 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of the Orange Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acetic Acid
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chemistry*,
diagnostic use* Developing Countries Drug Stability Female Humans Hydrogen-Ion Concentration Mass Screening / methods* Sensitivity and Specificity Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / diagnosis* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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64-19-7/Acetic Acid |
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