2023 ASM / C-170
Subcentimetre pulmonary nodule surveillance is associated with significant cost and patient radiation exposure.
Keywords:
Lung, CT, Audit and standards, Outcomes
Authors:
A. Ajjikuttira, M. Peters, K. Dobeli, P. Sharma, K. Steinke
DOI:
10.26044/ranzcr2023/C-170
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