Liquid-based cytology for risk-adapted cervical screening

Liquid-based cytology in cervical screening

Liquid Based Cytology Cervical Cancer Screening Program—Georgian Experience

Objective: The study aimed to evaluate liquid based cytology as a tool for cervical cancer screening in Georgia. Materials and Methods: 1293 cervical cytology samples have been analyzed in Georgia. The samples had been collected and processed by the usage of materials and equipment provided by Hologic. Prepared smears were post-fixed in 96% ethanol and stained accordingly with Papanicolau proto...

[Liquid-based cytology for esophageal carcinoma screening].

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Cytologic screening of asymptomatic high risk individuals can detect curable esophageal carcinomas and has been used for several decades. However, the sensitivity of such screening is relatively low, which limits its wide use and development. This study was to investigate the utility of liquid-based cytology in esophageal carcinoma screening. METHODS A mass screening ...

Combined Liquid Based Cervical Cytology and High-Risk HPV mRNA for Cervical Cancer Screening in Thammasat Hospital

Cervical cancer is the second most common type of malignancy found in Thai women, only preceded by breast cancer (IARC 2015). Early detection of cervical cancer can decrease its incidence. Implementation of an effective organized screening in the target population is highly desirable by providing coverage of adequate screening intervals. It can also provide an effective and reliable means for i...

Cervical Cytology Screening GJ.qxp

This Practice Bulletin was developed by the ACOG Committee on Practice Bulletins—Gynecology with the assistance of Alan Waxman, MD. The information is designed to aid practitioners in making decisions about appropriate obstetric and gynecologic care. These guidelines should not be construed as dictating an exclusive course of treatment or procedure. Variations in practice may be warranted based...