Computed tomography screening for lung cancer in asbestos-exposed workers

Volume: 35, Issue: 1, Pages: 17 - 22
Published: Jan 1, 2002
Abstract
null null We conducted a computed tomography (CT) screening for lung cancer in a high-risk population. Six hundred and two workers (38–81 years, 97% smokers) with asbestos-related occupational disease were screened using spiral CT and chest radiography. The national cancer registry was checked for possible false negative cases. The screening detected 111 patients with non-calcified nodules >0.5 cm in diameter and 66 of them were referred for...
Paper Details
Title
Computed tomography screening for lung cancer in asbestos-exposed workers
Published Date
Jan 1, 2002
Volume
35
Issue
1
Pages
17 - 22
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