Papanicolaou smear screening augmented by a magnified chemiluminescent exam

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Authors

W. J. Mann · Stony Brook University

Neal M. Lonky · Washington University in St. Louis

Stuart Massad · Washington University in St. Louis

Richard J. Scotti · Hartford Financial Services (United States)

J S. Blanco · Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Steven A. Vasilev · University of California, Irvine

Abstract

These data indicate that MCE enhances the sensitivity of cervical screening. MCE appears to be particularly useful as a triage instrument in women with otherwise negative Papanicolaou smears. Further studies of cost effectiveness of this combined screening protocol using non-colposcopists is warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Cervical Cancer and HPV Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Volume 43, Issue 3, pp. 289-296

DOI: 10.1016/0020-7292(93)90518-2

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