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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| 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 | doaj-art-74ac24c0c4ee495c9535863ef7d22f452025-02-03T05:44:44ZengWileyCase Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology2090-66842090-66922021-01-01202110.1155/2021/69867686986768A Novel Use of Laryngoscope for Difficult Papanicolaou Smear CollectionSarah Boudova0Caitlin Thomas1John Wolfe2Jeanne M. Schilder3Indiana University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 550 University Boulevard, University Hospital 2440, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USAIndiana University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 550 University Boulevard, University Hospital 2440, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USAIndiana University Department of Anesthesia, 1130 West Michigan Street Fesler Hall Room 204, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USAIndiana University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, 550 University Boulevard, University Hospital 2440, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USAThe 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6986768 |
| spellingShingle | Sarah Boudova Caitlin Thomas John Wolfe Jeanne M. Schilder A Novel Use of Laryngoscope for Difficult Papanicolaou Smear Collection Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| 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 |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6986768 |
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