[Significance of precise cytodiagnosis in the indication for diagnostic conisation]

Since 1. 3. 1972 cytologic laboratory exists at the Medical Center Wismar, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Correlation between positive smears and histologic results was registered in 96% (1972 to 1973). In the time before (1969 to 1971) the correlation was only 41% caused by inexperienced investigators. Diagnostic conizations were frequent not indicated. Cytologic examinations are claimed to be carried out by special laboratories only.