title: Management of an abnormal smear.
abstract: Women with a smear that suggests the presence of moderate or severe dyskaryosis should be referred for colposcopic examination. This article outlines briefly the principles of colposcopy and treatment of these abnormalities using large loop excision of the transformation zone.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Coombe Hospital, Dublin, Eire.
authors: W
authors: W
authors: Prendiville
mesh_terms: D002278:Carcinoma in Situ / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D002471:Cell Transformation, Neoplastic; D003127:Colposcopy; D004997:Ethinyl Estradiol / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D002575:Uterine Cervicitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D014626:Vaginal Smears
chemical_list: D004997:Ethinyl Estradiol