American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 201, Issue 1 , Pages 20.e1-20.e6 , July 2009

Investigation of the sensitivity of a cross-polarized light visualization system to detect subclinical erythema and dryness in women with vulvovaginitis

  • Miranda A. Farage, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Feminine Clinical Sciences, The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprints: Miranda Farage, PhD, The Procter & Gamble Company, Winton Hill Technical Center, 6110 Center Hill Rd., Box 136, Cincinnati, OH 45224
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  • Mukul Singh, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY
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  • William J. Ledger, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY

Received 2 October 2008 ,Revised 10 December 2008 ,Accepted 26 February 2009.

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 Cite this article as: Farage MA, Singh M, Ledger WJ. Investigation of the sensitivity of a cross-polarized light visualization system to detect subclinical erythema and dryness in women with vulvovaginitis. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2009;201:20.e1-6.

PII: S0002-9378(09)00217-8

doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.02.026

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 201, Issue 1 , Pages 20.e1-20.e6 , July 2009

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