PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES

A primer of endometrial cytology with histological correlation
by John A. Maksem, M.D, Isabelle Meiers, M.D., Stanley J. Robboy, M.D
Abstract - Diagnostic Cytopathology, Volume 35, Issue 12, November 2007

Comparison of the AMPLICOR Human Papillomavirus Test and the Hybrid Capture 2 Assay for detection of high-risk human papillomavirus in women with abnormal PAP smear
by M.A. De Francescoa, F. Gargiuloa, C. Schreiberb, G. Ciravolob, F. Salinarob and N. Mancaa.
Abstract - Journal of Virological Methods, July 2007

Liquid-Based Endometrial Cytology: its possible value in postmenopausal asymptomatic women
by A.M. Buccoliero, F. Castiglione, C.F. Gheri, M. Fambrini, G. Bargelli, S. Pappalardo, G. Scarselli, M. Marchionni, G.L. Taddei.
Full Text - Published in International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, Volume 17:182-76, Issue 1,
Jan-Feb 2007

Validation of a Low-cost, Liquid-based Screening Method for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
by Judy Lee, Deidra Kelly, Patti Gravitt, Zoya Fansler, John A. Maksem and Douglas P. Clark
Abstract - Published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Volume 195, Issue 4,
October 2006

Recommendations to Minimize Unnecessary Surgical Procedures for Women with Abnormal PAP Smears
by Daniel M. Avery, MD and Amanda Elise Dailey
Full Text - Published in the American Journal of Clinical Medicine, Volume 3, No. 1, Winter 2006

Human Papillomavirus Infections with Multiple Types and Risk of Cervical Neoplasia
by Helen Trottier, Salaheddin Mahmud, Maria Cecilia Costa, João P. Sobrinho, Eliane Duarte-Franco, Thomas E. Rohan, Alex Ferenczy, Luisa L. Villa and Eduardo L. Franco
Abstract - Published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention. Volume 15, 1274-1280, July 2006

Comparison of the Digene HC2 Assay and the Roche AMPLICOR Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test for Detection of High-Risk HPV Genotypes in Cervical Samples
by Maria T. Sandri, Paola Lentati, Elvira Benini, Patrizia Dell'Orto, Laura Zorzino, Francesca M. Carozzi, Patrick Maisonneuve, Rita Passerini, Michela Salvatici, Chiara Casadio, Sara Boveri, and Mario Sideri
Full Text - Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 2006 June

Testing Automated Liquid-based Cytology Samples with a Manual Liquid-based Cytology Method Using Residual Cell Suspensions from 500 ThinPrep Cases
by J.A. Maksem, V. Dhanwada, J.E. Trueblood, J. Weidmann, B. Kane, D.R. Bolick, C.W. Bedrossian, D.F. Kurtycz and J. Stewart 3rd.
Abstract - Published in Diagnostic Cytopathology, Volume 34, Issue 6, May 2006

Endocervical Curetting vs. Endocervical Brushing as Case Finding Methods
by John A. Maksem, M.D. (The cases reported herein were collected by Dr. Maksem while Chief Pathologist at Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines; Iowa)
Abstract - Published in Diagnostic Cytopathology, Volume 34, Issue 5, April 2006

Prophylactic Surgery to Reduce the Risk of Gynecologic Cancers in Women with Lynch Syndrome
by Kathleen M. Schmeler, M.D., Henry T. Lynch, M.D., Lee-may Chen, M.D., Mark F. Munsell, M.S., Pamela T. Soliman, M.D., Mary Beth Clark, M.S.W., Molly S. Daniels, M.S., Kristin G. White, B.S., Stephanie G. Boyd-Rogers, R.N., Peggy G. Conrad, M.S., Kathleen Y. Yang, M.D., Mary M. Rubin, Ph.D., Charlotte C. Sun, Dr.P.H., Brian M. Slomovitz, M.D., David M. Gershenson, M.D., and Karen H. Lu, M.D.
Abstract - Published in The New England Journal of Medicine,. Volume 354:261-269, Number 3, January 2006

Resolving ASCUS Without Recourse to HPV Testing: Manual reprocessing of residual automated liquid-based cytology (ALBC) material using manual liquid-based cytology (MLBC)
by J.A. Maksem, C.W. Bedrossian, D. Kurtycz, S. Sewall, J. Shalkham, V. Dhanwada, H. Lind, M. Bibbo, J. Weidmann, B. Kane, and Y. Shi Fu.
Abstract - Published in Diagnostic Cytopathology, Volume 33, Issue 6, November 2005

Evaluation of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: comparison of three outpatient procedures within cohorts defined by age and menopausal status
by H.O. Critchley, P. Warner, A.J. Lee, S. Brechin, J. Guise, B. Graham
Full Text - Published in Health Technology Assessment, Volume 8, No. 34, 2004

Epidemiologic Classification of Human Papillomavirus Types Associated with Cervical Cancer
by Nubia Muñoz, M.D., F. Xavier Bosch, M.D., Silvia de Sanjosé, M.D., Rolando Herrero, M.D., Xavier Castellsagué, M.D., Keerti V. Shah, Ph.D., Peter J.F. Snijders, Ph.D., Chris J.L.M. Meijer, M.D., for the International Agency for Research on Cancer Multicenter Cervical Cancer Study Group
Full Text - The New England Journal of Medicine, February 6, 2003

Endometrial Brush Biopsy: An accurate outpatient method of detecting endometrial malignancy
by Howard Her- Juing Wu, M.D., Bryan D. Castro, M.D., and Tarik M. Elsheikh, M.D.
Abstract Published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Volume 48, January 2003

Factors influencing the Detection of Uterine Cancer by Curettage and Endometrial Brushing
by Grace Yang, Wan, DelPriore, M.D.
Abstract
- Published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Volume 47, December 2002

Endometrial Brush Biopsy for the Diagnosis of Endometrial Cancer
by G. Del Priore, R. Williams, C.B. Harbatkin, L.S. Wan, K. Mittal, G.C. Yang.
Abstract - Published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Volume 46, Issue 5, May 2001

Comparison of Three Management Strategies for Patients With Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance: Baseline results from a randomized trial.
by Diane Solomon, Mark Schiffman, Robert Tarone, for the ALTS Group.
Full Text - Published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Volume 93, No. 4, February 2001

Human papillomavirus typing in HIV-positive women
by Meera Hameed, Helen Fernandes, Joan Skurnick, Dorothy Moore, Patricia Kloser and Debra Heller
Full Text - Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2001

A new PCR-based assay amplifies the E6–E7 genes of most mucosal human papillomaviruses (HPV)
by Toshiyuki Sasagawa, Yuzuru Minemotob, Walid Basha, Hiroshi Yamazaki, Mitsuo Nakamura, Hideo Yoshimoto, Jun Sakaike and Masaki Inoue
Abstract - Virus Research Volume 67, Issue 2, April 2000

Endometrial Biopsy Using the Tao Brush Method – A study of 50 women in a general gynecologic practice
by Grace C.H. Yang, M.D., F.I.A.C., Livia S. Wan, M.D.
Abstract - Published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine, February 2000

Performance Characteristics of the Indiana University Medical Center Endometrial Sampler (Tao Brush) in an Outpatient Office Setting, First Year’s Outcomes: Recognizing histological patterns in cytology preparations of endometrial brushings
by John A. Maksem, M.D.
Abstract
- Published in Diagnostic Cytopathology, Volume 22, Issue 3, February 2000

Endocervical Cell Collection Using Cytobrush, Liquid-Fixation, and Cytocentrifugation: A feasibility study using 455 hysterectomy specimens
by John A. Maksem, M.D.
Abstract - Published in Diagnostic Cytopathology, Volume 21, Issue 6, November 1999

Rare Epithelial Sheets With “Cancer-Like” Nuclei Presenting Against a Background of Cytologically Normal-Appearing Endometrial Epithelium in Endometrial Brush Samplings: Establishing a different diagnosis
by John A. Maksem, M.D., Steve S. Lee M.D., Ellen B Roose, M.D., Joel A. Carlson, D.O., Dennis P. Dombier D.O., Beverly L. Belsheim, M.D
Abstract - Published in Diagnostic Cytopathology, Volume 21, Issue 6, November 1999

Ciliated Cell Adenocarcinoma of the Endometrium Diagnosed by Endometrial Brush Cytology and Confirmed by Hysterectomy: A Case report detailing a highly efficient cytology collection and processing technique
by John A. Maksem, M.D.
Abstract - Published in Diagnostic Cytopathology, Volume 16, Issue 1, December 1998

Direct Intrauterine Sampling: the IUMC Endometrial Sampler
by Liang-Che Tao, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.
Abstract - Published in Diagnostic Cytopathology, December 1998

Cytomorphic Appearances of Normal Endometrial Cells During Different Phases of the Menstrual Cycle:
A cytologic approach to endometrial dating

by Liang-Che Tao, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.
Abstract - Published in Diagnostic Cytopathology, Volume 13, Issue 2, August 1995

Genomic Variation of Human Papillomavirus Type 16 and Risk for High Grade Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
By Long Fu Xi, Laura A. Koutsky, Denise A. Galloway, Jane Kuypers, James P. Hughes, Cosette M. Wheeler, King K. Holmes, Nancy B. Kiviat*
Full Text - Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 89, No. 11, June 4, 1997