title: The efficacy and safety of the cytobrush during pregnancy.
abstract: 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 less than 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Watson Clinic, Lakeland, Florida 33803.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Orr
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Barrett
authors.forename: P F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Orr
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Holloway
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Holimon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000166:cytology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D014626:Vaginal Smears / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods