Open AccessComparison of papanicolaou smear quality with the anatomical spatula and the cytobrush–spatula: A single-blind clinical trial
Author(s) -
Kabiru Afolarin Rabiu,
Ugochi O Nzeribe-Abangwu,
Fatimat Motunrayo Akinlusi,
Taiwo Ganiyat Alausa,
Idayat Adejumoke Durojaiye
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
nigerian medical journal/nigerian medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-774X
pISSN - 0300-1652
DOI - 10.4103/nmj.nmj_49_19
Subject(s) - medicine , bethesda system , papanicolaou stain , randomized controlled trial , clinical trial , gynecology , dentistry , cytology , cervical cancer , pathology , cancer
The Papanicolaou (Pap) smear is a standard test for cervical cancer screening; however, the most important challenge is high false-negative results due to inadequate sampling using the Ayres spatula. The cytobrush has been used in combination with the Ayres spatula (cytobrush-spatula) in an attempt to improve the quality of smears with additional costs. The aim of this study was to compare the Pap smear quality with the anatomical spatula (with extended tip) and the cytobrush-spatula.