PS01. 02 Imaging Guideline-Recommendations Prior to Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Demonstrates Variable Compliance: Topic: Surgery
Publication Title
Journal of Thoracic Oncology
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
11-1-2017
Keywords
washington; swedish; swedish thoracic surgery
Abstract
Background Poor adherence to the recommended guidelines in diagnosing and staging patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with negative downstream effects has been previously shown. In addition, studies have demonstrated benefits of staging with PET, including a reduction in number of non-curative resections performed and a higher rate of identifying M1b disease. Staging with brain MRI has demonstrated a yield up to 10% for detecting metastasis in patients with negative clinical examinations. We aimed to assess the adherence to imaging guidelines for PET and brain MRI in the staging of NSCLC patients prior to treatment within our healthcare system. Method We reviewed patients who underwent initial work-up for primary NSCLC during 6/2013–6/2015, in a hospital network of 7 institutions. Clinical stage II-IV patients were stratified by imaging performed prior to the initiation of treatment …
Area of Special Interest
Cancer
Specialty/Research Institute
Oncology
Specialty/Research Institute
Pulmonary Medicine
DOI
10.1016/j.jtho.2017.09.1764
