Abnormal Pap Test - References

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  2. Hogewoning CJA, et al. (2003). Condom use promotes regression of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and clearance of human papillomavirus: A randomized clinical trial. International Journal of Cancer, 107(5): 811–816.

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Other Works Consulted

  • ASCUS–LSIL Triage Study (ALTS) Group (2003). A randomized trial on the management of low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion cytology interpretations. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 188(6): 1393–1400.

  • Bosch FX, et al. (2001). Papillomavirus research update: Highlights of the Barcelona HPV 2000 International Papillomavirus Conference. Journal of Clinical Pathology, 54: 163–175.

  • Bristow RE, Montz FJ (2001). Workup of the abnormal Pap test. Clinical Cornerstone, 3(1): 12–20.

  • Cox JT, et al. (2003). Prospective follow-up suggests similar risk of subsequent cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or 3 among women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 1 or negative colposcopy and directed biopsy. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 188(6): 1406–1412.

  • Cuzick J, et al. (2003). Management of women who test positive for high-risk types of human papillomavirus: The HART study. Lancet, 362 (9399): 1871–1876.

  • Guido R, et al. (2003). Postcolposcopy management strategies for women referred with low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions or human papillomavirus DNA–positive atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance: A two-year prospective study. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 188(6): 1401–1405.

  • Kulasingam SL, Koutsky LA (2001). Will new human papillomavirus diagnostics improve cervical cancer control efforts? Current Infectious Disease Reports, 3: 169–180.

  • Melnikow M, et al. (2002). Management of the low-grade abnormal Pap smear: What are women's preferences? Journal of Family Practice, 51(10): 849–855.

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