The efficacy and safety of the cytobrush during pregnancy

The safety and efficacy of abrasive cytology, using the cytobrush, were evaluated in 300 pregnant patients. When compared to conventional cytology obtained with a cotton-tipped applicator there was no difference in adverse pregnancy events. Smear adequacy (containing endocervical cells) was statisti...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Gynecologic oncology 1992-03, Vol.44 (3), p.260-262
Hauptverfasser:	Orr, James W., Barrett, Jeffrey M., Orr, Pamela F., Holloway, Robert W., Holimon, James L.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Cervix Uteri - cytology Female Female genital diseases Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics Humans Medical sciences Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - diagnosis Tumors Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - diagnosis Vaginal Smears - adverse effects Vaginal Smears - instrumentation Vaginal Smears - methods
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Zusammenfassung:	The safety and efficacy of abrasive cytology, using the cytobrush, were evaluated in 300 pregnant patients. When compared to conventional cytology obtained with a cotton-tipped applicator there was no difference in adverse pregnancy events. Smear adequacy (containing endocervical cells) was statistically ( P < 0.01) and clinically increased from 21 to 86%. The use of abrasive cervical cytology was associated with a twofold increase in the incidence of abnormal smears.
ISSN:	0090-8258 1095-6859
DOI:	10.1016/0090-8258(92)90053-L