Pulmonary nodules and CT screening: the past, present and future.
Thorax
; 71(4): 367-75, 2016 Apr.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26921304
ABSTRACT
Lung cancer screening has come a long way since the early studies with chest X-ray. Advancing technology and progress in the processing of images have enabled low dose CT to be tried and tested, and evidence suggests its use can result in a significant mortality benefit. There are several issues that need refining in order to successfully implement screening in the UK and elsewhere. Some countries have started patchy implementation of screening and there is increased recognition that the appropriate management of pulmonary nodules is crucial to optimise benefits of early detection, while reducing harm caused by inappropriate medical intervention. This review summarises and differentiates the many recent guidelines on pulmonary nodule management, discusses screening activity in other countries and exposes the present barriers to implementation in the UK.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X
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Nódulo Pulmonar Solitario
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Nódulos Pulmonares Múltiples
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Neoplasias Pulmonares
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Thorax
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido