Thoracic Flashcards

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Pulmonary Nodule Workup

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If growth, >2 cm, spiculated, irregular borders, or cavitation
->PET-CT
If high pre-test prob, wedge resection
If low pre-test prob, biopsy w perc guided, EBUS, or mediastinoscopy
PFT if cancer. FEV1>1.5 is OK for lobectomy

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