Improved anal Cytology Sampling: Tush Brush Compared With Dacron Swab
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A comparison of dacron versus Flocked nylon swabs for anal cytology specimen collection.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease
سال: 2019
ISSN: 1526-0976
DOI: 10.1097/lgt.0000000000000447