THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PAPANICOLAOU SMEAR

Authors
SHINGLETON HM PATRICK RL JOHNSTON WW SMITH RA
Citation
Hm. Shingleton et al., THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PAPANICOLAOU SMEAR, Ca, 45(5), 1995, pp. 305-320
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Oncology
Journal title
Ca → ACNP
ISSN journal
00079235
Volume
45
Issue
5
Year of publication
1995
Pages
305 - 320
Database
ISI
SICI code
0007-9235(1995)45:5<305:TCSOTP>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
Since its introduction as a screen for cervical cancer in the late 194 0s, the Pap smear has become one of the most widely accepted screening procedures for cancer. Numerous scientific studies have now attested to its effectiveness. However, important issues related to the Pap sme ar, including cytologic nomenclature, accuracy, regulatory procedures, and screening guidelines, are still being evaluated and debated. This article provides an overview of important issues related to the Pap s mear.