"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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| 1999 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Colposcopy" by people in Profiles.
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Assessing Management of Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Results and Concordance with Guideline Recommendations in Three US Healthcare Settings. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2024 Jul 01; 33(7):912-922.
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Timing of Colposcopy and Risk of Cervical Cancer. Obstet Gynecol. 2023 11 01; 142(5):1125-1134.
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The Future Role of Cytology in Cervical Cancer Screening in the Era of HPV Vaccination. Acta Cytol. 2023; 67(2):111-118.
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Factors associated with timely colposcopy following an abnormal cervical cancer test result. Prev Med. 2022 11; 164:107307.
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Cervical cancer screening research in the PROSPR I consortium: Rationale, methods and baseline findings from a US cohort. Int J Cancer. 2019 03 15; 144(6):1460-1473.
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Multiple biopsies and detection of cervical cancer precursors at colposcopy. J Clin Oncol. 2015 Jan 01; 33(1):83-9.
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A systematic review of randomized trials assessing human papillomavirus testing in cervical cancer screening. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2013 May; 208(5):343-53.
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Tubal ligation frequency in Oklahoma women with cervical cancer. Gynecol Oncol. 2012 Nov; 127(2):278-82.
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Timing of colposcopy after cervical cytologic abnormalities. Obstet Gynecol. 2010 Mar; 115(3):629-636.
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Urinary retention is uncommon after colpocleisis with concomitant mid-urethral sling. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2009 Feb; 20(2):213-6.