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Daron G Ferris1,2, Teresa M Darragh3, Sravan Kavuri4
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Augusta University, Augusta, GA.
Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease
|November 9, 2018
Summary
The Tush brush (TB) shows improved performance for anal cytology compared to the Dacron swab (DS), offering higher sensitivity and specificity for detecting anal neoplasia. Further development of specialized anal cytology devices is recommended.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Cytopathology
Background:
- Anal cytology is crucial for detecting anal neoplasia.
- Current sampling devices like Dacron swabs (DS) may have limitations in sensitivity and specificity.
- The Tush brush (TB) was developed as a potentially improved anal cytology sampling device.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the performance characteristics of the Tush brush (TB) and Dacron swab (DS) for anal cytology.
- To evaluate sensitivity, specificity, and specimen adequacy of both devices.
- To assess patient-reported discomfort associated with each device.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving 146 patients undergoing anal cytology.
- Random collection of samples using both TB and DS.
- High-resolution anoscopy and biopsies for criterion standard.
- Statistical analysis including AUCROC, McNemar's test, and paired t test.
Main Results:
- The Tush brush (TB) demonstrated higher, though not statistically significant, AUCROC (0.63 vs 0.50), sensitivity (85.5% vs 79.6%), and specificity (40.0% vs 33.3%) compared to the Dacron swab (DS).
- TB correctly identified the single case of anal cancer, while DS yielded a normal result.
- Specimen adequacy was high for both devices (95.2% for TB, 93.2% for DS).
- Patient-reported discomfort was higher with the TB (35.6 mm) than the DS (28.5 mm), but both were within acceptable ranges.
Conclusions:
- The Tush brush (TB) shows potential for improved detection of anal neoplasia in anal cytology compared to the Dacron swab (DS).
- Higher sensitivity and specificity suggest TB may be a more effective sampling device.
- Further development of specialized devices for anal cytology could significantly benefit early detection of anal neoplasia.
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