title: Colon cytology simplified using enteric coated encapsulated polyurethane foam as a cellular collecting agent. A preliminary report.
abstract: The advantage of the method lies in the relative ease of obtaining cellular material. The patient requires some instruction but need not be medically supervised. The major disadvantage is in fecal contamination and frequently cell preservation that may not be comparable to that of other cytologic approaches. The success of the test depends upon harvesting mucus. It is essential that the laxative action be as mild as possible and that after the initial clearing of the colon an adequate rest period is allowed to permit adequate mucus regeneration.
mesh_terms: D003106:Colon / Q000166:cytology*; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D011140:Polyurethanes; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D011140:Polyurethanes