Role of low dose computed tomography on lung cancer detection and mortality - an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Chest low dose computed tomography (LDCT) is reported to be a sensitive tool for the detection of lung cancer at asymptomatic stage, thus reducing mortality. The review assesses the effect of LDCT screening on all-cause mortality, lung cancer mortality and incidence rates. We conducted literature s...
Main Authors: | Sumita Agrawal, Akhil Dhanesh Goel, Nitesh Gupta, Ayush Lohiya |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2022-06-01
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Series: | Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease |
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Online Access: | https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/2284 |
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