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Review
. 2016 Apr;4(8):156.
doi: 10.21037/atm.2016.03.49.

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

Adnan M Al-Ayoubi  1 , Raja M Flores  1
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Review

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

Adnan M Al-Ayoubi et al. Ann Transl Med. 2016 Apr.

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.

Keywords: Thoracic surgery; cancer screening; lung cancer.

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Conflicts of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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