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A Novel Use of Laryngoscope for Difficult Papanicolaou Smear Collection
The prevalence of cervical cancer has dropped significantly since introduction of the Papanicolaou (Pap) screen. The greatest risk factor for cervical cancer is inadequate screening. Altered pelvic anatomy can limit the ability to collect a Pap smear. In the presented case, a woman with a history of...
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8486505/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34603808 http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6986768 |
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author | Boudova, Sarah Thomas, Caitlin Wolfe, John Schilder, Jeanne M. |
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description | The prevalence of cervical cancer has dropped significantly since introduction of the Papanicolaou (Pap) screen. The greatest risk factor for cervical cancer is inadequate screening. Altered pelvic anatomy can limit the ability to collect a Pap smear. In the presented case, a woman with a history of fibroids and bleeding presented for an exam under anesthesia. Traditional approaches for collecting a Pap smear failed. A GlideScope video laryngoscope was used to visualize the cervix, and a Pap smear was collected. The specimen was satisfactory, negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy, and HPV negative. A laryngoscope can be repurposed to visualize collection of a challenging Pap smear. Novel approaches for Pap smear collection and cervical cancer screening are needed and have the potential to save lives. |
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spelling | pubmed-84865052021-10-02 A Novel Use of Laryngoscope for Difficult Papanicolaou Smear Collection Boudova, Sarah Thomas, Caitlin Wolfe, John Schilder, Jeanne M. Case Rep Obstet Gynecol Case Report The prevalence of cervical cancer has dropped significantly since introduction of the Papanicolaou (Pap) screen. The greatest risk factor for cervical cancer is inadequate screening. Altered pelvic anatomy can limit the ability to collect a Pap smear. In the presented case, a woman with a history of fibroids and bleeding presented for an exam under anesthesia. Traditional approaches for collecting a Pap smear failed. A GlideScope video laryngoscope was used to visualize the cervix, and a Pap smear was collected. The specimen was satisfactory, negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy, and HPV negative. A laryngoscope can be repurposed to visualize collection of a challenging Pap smear. Novel approaches for Pap smear collection and cervical cancer screening are needed and have the potential to save lives. Hindawi 2021-09-23 /pmc/articles/PMC8486505/ /pubmed/34603808 http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6986768 Text en Copyright © 2021 Sarah Boudova et al. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. |
spellingShingle | Case Report Boudova, Sarah Thomas, Caitlin Wolfe, John Schilder, Jeanne M. A Novel Use of Laryngoscope for Difficult Papanicolaou Smear Collection |
title | A Novel Use of Laryngoscope for Difficult Papanicolaou Smear Collection |
title_full | A Novel Use of Laryngoscope for Difficult Papanicolaou Smear Collection |
title_fullStr | A Novel Use of Laryngoscope for Difficult Papanicolaou Smear Collection |
title_full_unstemmed | A Novel Use of Laryngoscope for Difficult Papanicolaou Smear Collection |
title_short | A Novel Use of Laryngoscope for Difficult Papanicolaou Smear Collection |
title_sort | novel use of laryngoscope for difficult papanicolaou smear collection |
topic | Case Report |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8486505/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34603808 http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6986768 |
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