Ventilation Heterogeneity and Its Association with Nodule Formation Among Participants in the National Lung Screening Trial—A Preliminary Investigation
ConclusionOur study provides the first data in support of increased local VH being associated with subsequent lung nodule formation. Further work is necessary to determine whether this technique can enhance screening for lung cancer by low dose chest CT scan.
Source: Academic Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research
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