This meta-analysis aims to combine and analyze randomized clinical trials comparing computed tomography lung screening (CTLS) versus either no screening (NS) or chest x-ray (CXR) in subjects with cigarette smoking history, to provide a precise and reliable estimation of the benefits and harms associated with CTLS.

Benefits and Harms of Lung Cancer Screening by Chest Computed Tomography: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Passiglia, Francesco;Bertolaccini, Luca;Novello, Silvia
2021-01-01

Abstract

This meta-analysis aims to combine and analyze randomized clinical trials comparing computed tomography lung screening (CTLS) versus either no screening (NS) or chest x-ray (CXR) in subjects with cigarette smoking history, to provide a precise and reliable estimation of the benefits and harms associated with CTLS.
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Passiglia, Francesco; Cinquini, Michela; Bertolaccini, Luca; Del Re, Marzia; Facchinetti, Francesco; Ferrara, Roberto; Franchina, Tindara; Larici, Anna R; Malapelle, Umberto; Menis, Jessica; Passaro, Antonio; Pilotto, Sara; Ramella, Sara; Rossi, Giulio; Trisolini, Rocco; Novello, Silvia
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