Abnormal Pap smear frequency and comparison of repeat cytological follow-up with colposcopy during patient management: the importance of pathologist's guidance in the management


Arslan E., Gokdagli F., Bozdag H., Vatansever D., Karsy M.

NORTHERN CLINICS OF ISTANBUL, cilt.6, sa.1, ss.69-74, 2019 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 6 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2019
  • Doi Numarası: 10.14744/nci.2018.93270
  • Dergi Adı: NORTHERN CLINICS OF ISTANBUL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.69-74
  • Çukurova Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

OBJECTIVE: Cervical cancer contributes to a significant global health burden with room for improvement of primary prevention methods. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Turkish women with abnormal cytology and their management by comparing results from repeat cytological analysis with close follow-up and colposcopy.