"Colposcopy" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The examination, therapy or surgery of the cervix and vagina by means of a specially designed endoscope introduced vaginally.
| Descriptor ID |
D003127
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E01.370.378.150 E01.370.388.250.150 E04.502.250.150 E04.520.150 E04.950.300.210
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| Concept/Terms |
Colposcopic Surgical Procedures- Colposcopic Surgical Procedures
- Colposcopic Surgical Procedure
- Procedure, Colposcopic Surgical
- Procedures, Colposcopic Surgical
- Surgical Procedure, Colposcopic
- Surgery, Colposcopic
- Surgical Procedures, Colposcopic
- Colposcopic Surgery
- Colposcopic Surgeries
- Surgeries, Colposcopic
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2013 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Colposcopy" by people in Profiles.
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Accuracy and Efficiency of Deep-Learning-Based Automation of Dual Stain Cytology in Cervical Cancer Screening. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2021 01 04; 113(1):72-79.
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A Systematic Review of Tests for Postcolposcopy and Posttreatment Surveillance. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2020 Apr; 24(2):148-156.
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Reporting and Assessing the Quality of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies for Cervical Cancer Screening and Management. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2020 Apr; 24(2):157-166.
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Challenges Associated With Cervical Cancer Screening and Management in Obese Women: A Provider Perspective. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2020 Apr; 24(2):184-191.
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Observed Colposcopy Practice in US Community-Based Clinics: The Retrospective Control Arm of the IMPROVE-COLPO Study. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2019 Apr; 23(2):110-115.
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Risk of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia 2 or Worse by Cytology, Human Papillomavirus 16/18, and Colposcopy Impression: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Obstet Gynecol. 2018 09; 132(3):725-735.
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A prospective study of risk-based colposcopy demonstrates improved detection of cervical precancers. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2018 06; 218(6):604.e1-604.e8.
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Diagnosis of Cervical Precancers by Endocervical Curettage at Colposcopy of Women With Abnormal Cervical Cytology. Obstet Gynecol. 2017 12; 130(6):1218-1225.
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Evidence-Based Consensus Recommendations for Colposcopy Practice for Cervical Cancer Prevention in the United States. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2017 Oct; 21(4):216-222.
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ASCCP Colposcopy Standards: Risk-Based Colposcopy Practice. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2017 Oct; 21(4):230-234.