Low Dose Spiral Computerized Tomography (LDSCT) Screening for Lung Cancer

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Review Date: October 19, 2011
Recommendation: The use of LDCT as a screening test for lung cancer in high risk individuals at specialized centers meets CTAF criteria 1-5.

The CTAF Panel voted nine in favor of the recommendation and three opposed. The motion carried.
Decision: Does Meet CTAF Criteria
Full Assessment: Download (PDF)
History: February 28, 2007: Low Dose Spiral Computerized Tomography (LDSCT) Screening for Lung Cancer

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