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Published on: May 4, 2022
Performance of integrated positron emission tomography/computed tomography for mediastinal nodal staging in non-small
Stephen R Broderick1, G Alexander Patterson
1Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, 3108 Queeny Tower, One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza, St Louis, MO 63110-1013, USA. brodericks@wudosis.wustl.edu
Abstract:
Integrated positron emission tomography (PET)/CT is routinely used for mediastinal nodal staging of non-small cell lung carcinoma in centers throughout the world. This modality is the most accurate noninvasive means by which to identify metastatic disease in mediastinal lymph nodes. This article reviews the evidence supporting the use of PET/CT and discusses the clinical applicability of this modality.
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