Utility of Pap smear in detection of cervix cancer in females: A clinical study
Journal: International Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Year: 2018

Background: Cancer of uterine cervix is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity among women worldwide. The present study was conducted to determine the efficacy of Pap smear in detection of cancer cervix. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted in the department of Gynecology & Obstetrics on 510 females of age ranged 18-70 years. After a vaginal examination, cervical smears were taken with the help of Ayerâ€™s spatula and cyto brush to collect specimen from the squamocolumnar jun