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Management of CT screen-detected lung nodule: the thoracic surgeon perspective
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Management of CT screen-detected lung nodule: the thoracic surgeon perspective

Adnan M. Al-Ayoubi and Raja M. Flores
Annals of translational medicine, Vol.4(8), pp.156-156
04/01/2016
DOI: 10.21037/atm.2016.03.49
PMCID: PMC4860487
PMID: 27195274
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https://europepmc.org/articles/pmc4860487View
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Abstract

Implementation of lung cancer CT screening programs will increase the incidence of pulmonary nodules and require multidisciplinary efforts for devising appropriate treatment plans. The role of the thoracic surgeon is paramount in leading the discussion and shaping the treatment strategies. Management of CT screen-detected lung nodules differ from conventional lung cancer nodules given their smaller size, varied histologies and potentially indolent growth. Here we present a brief overview of the thoracic surgeon's perspective on the clinical evaluation, diagnostic tests and surgical approach to these nodules in the setting of a comprehensive lung cancer screening program.
Life Sciences & Biomedicine Medicine, Research & Experimental Oncology Research & Experimental Medicine Science & Technology

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