[Staging methods].
There have been main changes in the methods for the work-up of lung cancer over the last 15 years. Guidelines of the main scientific societies are reviewed. The new methods are discussed: brain nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), positron emission tomography (PET scan), mediastinal nodes biopsy by echoguided endoscopy. These new techniques will change the classical approach as recommended by ATS/ERS.
Sculier
J-P
JP
Unité de soins intensifs et oncologie thoracique, institut Jules-Bordet, 1, rue Héger-Bordet, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgique. sculier@bordet.be
D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; D009367:Neoplasm Staging / Q000379:methods; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional