In:
International Journal of Cancer, Wiley, Vol. 134, No. 12 ( 2014-06-15), p. 2902-2909
Abstract:
What's new? Information on appropriate and feasible methods for the triage of HPV‐positive women is lacking for low‐ and middle‐income countries, even though it could reduce overtreatment or unnecessary colposcopy referral. Here, the use of cytology or visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) were investigated for HPV‐positive triage in India. Cytology and VIA were found to reduce referrals for colposcopy by about 62% and 59%, respectively. However, they also missed 16% and 18% of high‐grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasias. The similar performance of the two approaches suggests that availability and affordability could influence their use in different settings.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0020-7136
,
1097-0215
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2014
detail.hit.zdb_id:
218257-9
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1474822-8
