Computed tomography of the thorax for gastric cancer staging: is it necessary?

Conclusion:
The rarity of isolated lung metastasis in gastric cancer suggests the limited value of computed tomography thorax as a routine staging tool for gastric cancers.

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - October 26, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Chong, C. S., Ng, C. W.-Q., Shabbir, A., Kono, K., So, J. B. Y. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research