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Screening for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer in Individuals with a History of Asbestos Exposure
2009
Journal of Thoracic Oncology
Purpose: We established a screening program for prior asbestos workers using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT). Methods: Between March 2005 and October 2007 we performed LDCT (50 -60 mA, 120 kV, 1.25 mm) in 516 asbestos-exposed individuals. Parenchymal nodules were followed according to lung cancer screening recommendations, morphology and location of pleural plaques was noted in detail. Results: We included 507 men and 9 women (median 60.0 years), 395 (76.6%) were smokers. Annual repeat has
doi:10.1097/jto.0b013e31819f2e0e
pmid:19357540
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