The Cytobrush Plus cell collector in oral cytology

Anne Cale Jones, Frank E. Pink, Pamela L. Sandow, Carol M. Stewart, Cesar A. Migliorati, Ronald A. Baughman

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Abstract

The Cytobrush Plus cell collector (cytobrush) was compared with the wooden tongue depressor during oral exfoliative cytology. The degree of patient discomfort, the convenience to the clinician, and the quantity and distribution of epithelial cells collected were evaluated. Two-factor analysis of variance and parametric and nonparametric analyses were performed. Because of the favorable findings revealed in this study, we recommend that the cytobrush be considered for use when obtaining diagnostic cytologic smears from the oral mucosa.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)101-104
Number of pages4
JournalOral Surgery Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology
Volume77
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1994
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Dentistry
  • Pathology and Forensic Medicine

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