The evidence behind lung cancer screening: a narrative review of randomized clinical trials
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چکیده
Objective: This chapter serves as a narrative review of the randomized controlled trial (RCT) evidence demonstrating reduction in lung cancer mortality with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) and interaction aspects that contribute to an effective screening program.
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عنوان ژورنال: Current challenges in thoracic surgery
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2664-3278']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21037/ccts-21-30