Raymond H. Kaufman, MD, 1925-2010 Haefner, Hope K. Haefner, Hope K. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 15(2):81-82, April 2011. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Association of Human Papillomavirus-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs With HIV Status: A National Study of Gay Men Gilbert, Paul A.; Brewer, Noel T.; Reiter, Paul L. Gilbert, Paul A.; Brewer, Noel T.; Reiter, Paul L. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 15(2):83-88, April 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: High acceptability of HPV vaccine suggests that HPV prevention programs may be able to use similar approaches with both HIV-negative and HIV-positive gay men. Buy
Indication and Outcome of Repeat Large Loop Excision Biopsies of the Cervix Moss, Esther L.; Appleyard, Tracey L.; Winning, Julie M.; More Moss, Esther L.; Appleyard, Tracey L.; Winning, Julie M.; Jones, Peter W.; Luesley, David M. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 15(2):89-92, April 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Most second LLETZ biopsies are in women with a history of high-grade CIN and are not associated with an increased risk of immediate complications. Buy
Histology of Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedures Performed on Women Younger Than 21 Years and 65 Years or Older Cejtin, Helen E.; Malapati, Radha; Chaparala, Sushma Cejtin, Helen E.; Malapati, Radha; Chaparala, Sushma Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 15(2):93-97, April 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Adolescent and older women have a high prevalence of high grade CIN on LEEP specimens. Buy
Procedural and Temporal Compliance to Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines in a CDC-Funded Program in Alaska Anderson, Kathryn J.; Speranza, Patrick D. Anderson, Kathryn J.; Speranza, Patrick D. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 15(2):98-104, April 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: New software was developed to compare clinical practices before and after ASCCP 2006CG issuance. Among adolescents, colposcopy rates decreased but HPV testing was still overused. Buy
Prevalence of High-Risk Human Papillomavirus in Women With Abnormal and Normal Vaginal ThinPrep Papanicolaou Cytology Bansal, Mona; Zhao, Chengquan Bansal, Mona; Zhao, Chengquan Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 15(2):105-109, April 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Abnormal and negative vaginal smears show similar trend of hrHPV positivity as is observed in cervical specimens. Buy
Invasive Cervical Cancer and Screening: What Are the Rates of Unscreened and Underscreened Women in the Modern Era? Subramaniam, Akila; Fauci, Janelle M.; Schneider, Kellie E.; More Subramaniam, Akila; Fauci, Janelle M.; Schneider, Kellie E.; Whitworth, Jenny M.; Erickson, Britt K.; Kim, Kenneth; Huh, Warner K. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 15(2):110-113, April 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Adherence to cervical cytology screening may not decrease the incidence of invasive cervical cancer, but rather identify more patients in early stages of the disease. Buy
Correlation Between Smoking Status and Cervical Cancer Screening: A Cross-Sectional Study MacLaughlan, Shannon D.; Lachance, Jason A.; Gjelsvik, Annie MacLaughlan, Shannon D.; Lachance, Jason A.; Gjelsvik, Annie Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 15(2):114-119, April 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Women who smoke have a lower rate of cervical cancer screening compliance in the United States compared with nonsmokers and former smokers. Buy
Interobserver Reliability of Microscopic Assessment of Saline-Prepared Vaginal Fluid Whiteside, James L.; Small, Themarge A.; MacKenzie, Todd A.; More Whiteside, James L.; Small, Themarge A.; MacKenzie, Todd A.; Grimes, Cara L.; Shore, Lauren E.; Birenbaum, Debra Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 15(2):120-123, April 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The interobserver reliability of microscopic assessment of saline prepared vaginal fluid (also 47 known as wet prep) in an academic clinical practice is at best moderate. Buy
Referral Patterns and Incidence of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia in Adolescent and Pregnant Patients: The Impact of the 2006 Guidelines Fauci, Janelle M.; Schneider, Kellie E.; Whitworth, Jenny M.; More Fauci, Janelle M.; Schneider, Kellie E.; Whitworth, Jenny M.; Subramaniam, Akila; Erickson, Britt K.; Kim, Kenneth; Huh, Warner K. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 15(2):124-127, April 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The 2006 ASCCP consensus guidelines dramatically reduced the number of adolescent and pregnant referrals for colposcopy, and did not lead to increased incidence of advanced cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Buy
Douching for Perceived Vaginal Odor With No Infectious Cause of Vaginitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial Hassan, Sarmina; Chatwani, Ashwin; Brovender, Herman; More Hassan, Sarmina; Chatwani, Ashwin; Brovender, Herman; Zane, Richard; Valaoras, Thomas; Sobel, Jack D. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 15(2):128-133, April 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Douching device is safe and effective in eliminating abnormal vaginal odor of noninfectious etiology. Buy
Mesenchymal Lesions of the Vulva Fitzhugh, Valerie A.; Heller, Debra S. Fitzhugh, Valerie A.; Heller, Debra S. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 15(2):134-145, April 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: A review of an uncommon category of vulvar lesions, mesenchymal lesions, is provided. Buy
Recent Developments in Defining Microinvasive and Early Invasive Carcinoma of the Uterine Cervix Bean, Sarah M.; Kurtycz, Daniel F.I.; Colgan, Terence J. Bean, Sarah M.; Kurtycz, Daniel F.I.; Colgan, Terence J. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 15(2):146-157, April 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The diagnosis of early invasive carcinoma of the cervix requires meticulous histopathologic examination of the entire lesion and adherence to diagnostic criteria. Buy
Superficial Granulomatous Pyoderma of the Vulva in a Patient Receiving Maintenance Rituximab (MabThera) for Lymphoma Walsh, Maeve; Leonard, Niamh; Bell, Hazel Walsh, Maeve; Leonard, Niamh; Bell, Hazel Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 15(2):158-160, April 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: A case of vulval superficial granulomatous pyoderma in an immunocompromised patient. Buy
Epidermoid Cyst of the Clitoris: A Case Report Lambert, Bernard Lambert, Bernard Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 15(2):161-162, April 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: A case of the rare epidermoid cyst of the clitoris in a 22-year-old woman is presented. Buy
Cervical Biopsy Sampling Variability in ALTS Ferris, Daron G.; Litaker, Mark S. Ferris, Daron G.; Litaker, Mark S. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 15(2):163-168, April 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Although most colposcopists biopsy when cancer precursors are present, cervical biopsy sites do vary considerably, but less so among expert colposcopists. Buy
Association of Elevated E6 Oncoprotein With Grade of Cervical Neoplasia Using PDZ Interaction-Mediated Precipitation of E6 Sellors, John W.; Schweizer, Johannes G.; Lu, Peter S.; More Sellors, John W.; Schweizer, Johannes G.; Lu, Peter S.; Liu, Bin; Weigl, Bernhard H.; Cui, Jian Feng; Peck, Roger B.; Lewis, Kristen; Lim, Jeanette; Howard, Michelle; Mahoney, Charles W.; McAllister, Linda; Berard-Bergery, Marthe; Bry, Claire; Labiad, Yassine A.; Li, Haimin; Liu, Lilyn; Silver, Jon; Chen, Wen; Qiao, You Lin Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 15(2):169-176, April 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: PDZ interaction-mediated precipitation and Western blot detection of E6 in cervical swabs showed significant association between elevated E6 oncoprotein levels and grade of cervical neoplasia. Buy