title: Radiographic evaluation of the patient with lung cancer: surgical implications of imaging.
abstract: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Despite many advances in treatment, surgery remains the preferred treatment modality for patients presenting with early stage disease. Imaging is critical in the preoperative evaluation of these patients being considered for a curative resection. Advanced imaging techniques provide valuable information, including primary diagnostics, staging, and intraoperative localization for suspected lung cancer. Knowledge of surgical implications of imaging findings can aid both radiologists and surgeons in delivering safe and effective care.
authors.affiliation: Surgery Service, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA, USA. lbackhus@u.washington.edu
authors.forename: Leah
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Backhus
authors.forename: Bhargava
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Puneet
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bastawrous
authors.forename: Moshiri
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mariam
authors.forename: Mulligan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Michael
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Varghese
mesh_terms: D002289:Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003657:Decision Making; D055088:Early Detection of Cancer; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008482:Mediastinum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals