title: Current readings: computed tomography screening for lung cancer.
abstract: Computed tomography screening for lung cancer is rapidly transitioning from the research realm to the clinical arena, but important questions remain regarding the ideal selection criteria, the optimal frequency and duration of screening, and other factors. The purpose of this review is to familiarize readers with recently published articles that address computed tomography screening for lung cancer and other synergistic methods to reduce mortality among individuals with a history of tobacco use. In this review, we summarize the key points from each article and discuss the relevance of these findings for thoracic surgeons. The articles reviewed here add to the growing body of knowledge about screening and have the potential to help maximize the benefits of screening while minimizing the risks.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. Electronic address: pboisell@bidmc.harvard.edu.
authors.forename: Phillip M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Boiselle
authors.affiliation: University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland.
authors.forename: Charles S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: White
keywords: cardiovascular disease; computed tomography; coronary artery calcification; lung cancer; screening; smoking cessation