| ABSTRACT
Lung cancer is connected with high mortality. It can identify more pulmonary nodules on computed tomography (CT)
chest scans. High adherence to appropriate follow-up of positive results, including imaging or interventional approaches.
Which is an important aspect of pulmonary nodule diagnosis. In present study is diagnosis of attendant pulmonary nodules
noticed on CT scan images. This is a retrospective analysis at Bhaarath Medical college and Hospital, Chennai. We first
identified CT chest scans between January 1 to Feb 28, 2022, that demonstrated one or more pulmonary nodules equal to or
greater than 6mmin diameter. We observed that surgical resection or biopsy, or bronchoscopy for trans bronchial biopsy
and cytology and radiological follow-up of the pulmonary nodule. The size of the pulmonary nodules was significantly
larger 17.82mm vs. 11.94 mm, P 0.01 in the follow-up group. We were analyzed, and 126 (8.6%) met inclusion criteria.
Out of the 82 patients who received follow-up, 43.9% (N 36) were referred for interventional biopsy including surgical and
trans bronchial biopsies. In addition, 7.3% (N =6) and 43.9% (N= 36) were referred for surgical resection and repeat CT
chest scan, respectively (Figure 1). In our study, 34.9% (N =44) of the patients with pulmonary nodules were non adherent
to any form of follow-up. Our study demonstrated a high adherence rate to follow up imaging investigation for pulmonary
nodules greater than 6mm identified on CT chest scans at our healthcare facility. These findings reflect the current reality
of present pulmonary nodule diagnosis and also strongly. There is needs for enhancements in the current perform of
pulmonary nodule diagnosis at healthcare center.ddd |
