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Appendix C. Evidence Tables

Evidence Table 1B. Pap Testing After Hysterectomy

Source: Author, Location &
Year Study Design Stated Objective(s) Time Period Data Source(s)
Fox et al., 1999 47 1. Population-based To determine the risk Dane County, WI Regional cytology
cross sectional study of cytologic 1/1/95-8/15/95 center database;
2. Nested case-control abnormality on a physician-reported
study screening Pap for hysterectomy status
women >= 50 years
with and without a
uterine cervix

Pearce, et al., Retrospective cohort To determine the New Orleans, LA, Charity Hospital
1996 48 study prevalence and 1/1/92-12/31/94 cervical screening
clinical importance of database; review of
abnormal vaginal medical records for
Pap smears in a diagnostic test results
population of women following abnormal
with hysterectomy Paps

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