Zhonghua zhong liu za zhi [Chinese journal of oncology]
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Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi · Jan 2009
Comparative Study[Prospective comparison of CT versus mediastinoscopy in preoperative evaluation of mediastinal lymph node status in patients with non-small cell lung cancer].
To compare the value of CT and mediastinoscopy in assessment of mediastinal lymph node status in potentially operable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). ⋯ Mediastinoscopy is safe and effective in preoperative assessment of mediastinal lymph node status in potentially operable NSCLC, while CT alone is inadequate.