The role of whole-body bone scanning and clinical factors in detecting bone metastases in patients with non-small cell lung cancer
CHEST, vol.127, no.2, pp.449-454, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 127 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2005
- Doi Number: 10.1378/chest.127.2.449
- Journal Name: CHEST
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.449-454
- Istanbul University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Study objectives: Correct detection of bone metastases in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is crucial for prognosis and selection of an appropriate treatment regimen. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of whole-body bone scanning (WBBS) and clinical factors in detecting bone metastases in NSCLC.