Introduction A standardized staging system is fundamental in delivering evidence-based treatment tailored to an individual patient. To determine the extent of a tumor and choose treatment strategies, an accurate staging system is essential. The stage of the tumor is the…
Introduction For optimal interpretation of imaging studies done after thoracic surgery, it is essential to understand the surgical techniques and the possible complications. The common surgical procedures that are performed in the lung, pleura, mediastinum, and chest wall are discussed…
Introduction Positron emission tomography (PET) has become an important imaging tool in thoracic oncology over the past 10 to 20 years. It has proven its usefulness in the diagnosis of malignancies, initial staging, assessing response to treatment, and posttreatment monitoring…