CT screening in COPD: Impact on lung cancer mortality

[...]if targeted CT screening of high risk smokers benefits those with mild to moderate COPD, then failing to perform routine spirometry in asymptomatic smokers may no longer be tenable.

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Published in:Respiratory medicine 2014-05, Vol.108 (5), p.813-814
Main Authors: Young, R.P, Hopkins, R.J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Histology
Lung cancer
Medical research
Mortality
Pulmonary/Respiratory
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Summary:[...]if targeted CT screening of high risk smokers benefits those with mild to moderate COPD, then failing to perform routine spirometry in asymptomatic smokers may no longer be tenable.
ISSN:0954-6111
1532-3064
DOI:10.1016/j.rmed.2013.06.022