[Cytobrush quality assurance in endocervical smears].
The reliability of cervical cytology for the detection of premalignant and malignant disease is dependent on proper sampling of the transformation zone. The use of a cervical brush to collect enough endocervical cells is more effective, than the use of the conventional cotton swab.
Kerl
J
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Universitäts-Frauenklinik Freiburg.
Ross
A
A
Hilgarth
M
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D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000473:pathology; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000473:pathology*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D002578:Uterine Cervical Dysplasia / Q000473:pathology; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D014626:Vaginal Smears / Q000295:instrumentation*