Prognostic Role of Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography Parameters in Stage I Lung Adenocarcinoma

Prognostic Role of Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography Parameters in Stage I Lung Adenocarcinoma

The clinical and derived data from the preoperative computed axial tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) of patients with pathological stage I pulmonary adenocarcinoma will be analyzed retrospectively, classified according to the current pathological classification IASLC / ATS / ERS of pulmonary adenocarcinoma, subjected to surgical treatment in our Operating Unit between August 2006 and July 2011. A follow-up will be performed on the patients enrolled in the study up to the date of death, and in any case no later than October 31, 2019

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients suffering from pulmonary adenocarcinoma in stage I underwent CT, PET and surgical treatment with radical intent, at San Raffale Hospital (thoracic surgery) between August 2006 and July 2011

Exclusion Criteria:

• primary pulmonary neoplasms other than adenocarcinoma; locally advanced or metastatic disease stage; non-radical resection.