Impact of radiological follow-up frequency on resected lung cancer: a propensity score matching analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite advances in lung cancer treatment and the subsequent improvement in oncological outcomes, the optimal frequency of radiological follow-up remains unclear. Current recommendations lack consensus and do not consider individual patient characteristics and tumor factors. This study aimed to examine the impact of radiological follow-up frequency on oncological outcomes following lung cancer resection.

Methods

A prospective multicenter study, involving patients who underwent anatomical lung resection in the GEVATS database between December 2016 and March 2018. The relationship between surveillance frequency and oncological outcomes was evaluated. Two groups were established based on follow-up frequency: low frequency (LF) and high frequency (HF). Subgroup analys

SUBMITTER: Fuentes-Martin A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11320246 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature