title: Use and abuse of the papanicolaou smear.
abstract: The Papanicolaou smear is a useful screening procedure. Most investigation of abnormal epithelial activity can be done as an office procedure. Cold conization of the cervix is not often required to make the final diagnosis and initiate treatment.
authors.forename: H H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Allen
references.citation: Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1964 Dec 1;90:961-71
references.pmid: 14241522