1. Radiographic evaluation of the patient with lung cancer: surgical implications of imaging.
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Backhus L, Puneet B, Bastawrous S, Mariam M, Michael M, and Varghese T Jr
- Subjects
- Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung pathology, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung surgery, Decision Making, Early Detection of Cancer, Female, Humans, Lung Neoplasms pathology, Lung Neoplasms surgery, Lymph Nodes pathology, Lymph Nodes surgery, Male, Mediastinum pathology, Neoplasm Staging, Radiopharmaceuticals, Sensitivity and Specificity, United States, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung diagnostic imaging, Lung Neoplasms diagnostic imaging, Lymph Nodes diagnostic imaging, Mediastinum diagnostic imaging, Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted, Tomography, X-Ray Computed methods
- Abstract
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Despite many advances in treatment, surgery remains the preferred treatment modality for patients presenting with early stage disease. Imaging is critical in the preoperative evaluation of these patients being considered for a curative resection. Advanced imaging techniques provide valuable information, including primary diagnostics, staging, and intraoperative localization for suspected lung cancer. Knowledge of surgical implications of imaging findings can aid both radiologists and surgeons in delivering safe and effective care., (Published by Mosby, Inc.)
- Published
- 2013
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