Computed Tomographic Scanning of the Thorax in the Staging of Bronchogenic Carcinoma

Authors:
  • GUGeorge H. Underwood
    George H. Underwood
  • RHRobert G. Hooper
    Robert G. Hooper
  • SAStewart P. Axelbaum
    Stewart P. Axelbaum
  • DGDonald W. Goodwin
    Donald W. Goodwin
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Abstract
COMPUTED tomography (CT) of the thorax is now being used on a worldwide basis to evaluate various aspects of chest disease. It has been found to be the most sensitive noninvasive technic to detect pulmonary nodules.1 , 2 Several authors3 4 5 have recently proposed and reported the use of CT scans of the thorax as a staging technic for bronchogenic carcinoma. Studies reported to date have compared CT to conventional noninvasive staging technics, and in one study,5 CT has on occasion replaced invasive staging procedures. A lack of radiologic, CT and pathological correlation led us to compare the results of CT scans of . . .

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