The usefulness of transesophageal echocardiography in the staging of locally advanced lung cancer

The usefulness of transesophageal echocardiography in the staging of locally advanced lung cancer

Background. The pre-operative staging of locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is an important clinical and radiological issue. Computed tomography (CT) scan cannot always provide sufficient information about resectability and some patients may undergo unnecessary thoracotomy. The purp...

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Main Authors: U. Caterino, G. Dialetto, F.E. Covino, G. Mazzarella, E. Grella, M. Massimo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2016-02-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
Subjects:
Transesophageal echocardiography
endoscopic ultrasonography
lung cancer
computed tomography
mediastinal staging
Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/508

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