2013
Methods for Staging Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Management of Lung Cancer, 3rd ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines
Silvestri GA, Gonzalez AV, Jantz MA, Margolis ML, Gould MK, Tanoue LT, Harris LJ, Detterbeck FC. Methods for Staging Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Management of Lung Cancer, 3rd ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines. CHEST Journal 2013, 143: e211s-e250s. PMID: 23649440, DOI: 10.1378/chest.12-2355.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLung cancerPET scanningNeedle techniqueCT scanningMediastinal metastasesMetastatic diseasePractice guidelinesAmerican CollegeChest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice GuidelinesTissue biopsiesChest Physicians Lung Cancer GuidelinesEvidence-based clinical practice guidelinesNon-small cell lung cancer diagnosisNon-small cell lung cancerMediastinal lymph node metastasisCell lung cancer diagnosisLung cancer guidelinesPET scan findingsLymph node metastasisCell lung cancerClinical practice guidelinesLymph node stationsUnsuspected metastatic diseaseEndobronchial ultrasound needle aspirationPET-CT scanning
2009
Invited Commentary
Detterbeck F. Invited Commentary. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2009, 87: 378. PMID: 19161741, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.12.040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBiopsy, Fine-NeedleCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungFemaleHumansLung NeoplasmsMalePositron-Emission TomographySensitivity and Specificity
2007
Helical Computed Tomography Inaccuracy in the Detection of Pulmonary Metastases: Can It Be Improved?
Parsons AM, Ennis EK, Yankaskas BC, Parker LA, Hyslop WB, Detterbeck FC. Helical Computed Tomography Inaccuracy in the Detection of Pulmonary Metastases: Can It Be Improved? The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2007, 84: 1830-1836. PMID: 18036893, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2007.06.069.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedPalpationPneumonectomyRetrospective StudiesSensitivity and SpecificityTomography, Spiral ComputedConceptsPulmonary metastasesLung palpationPulmonary metastasectomyHelical CTClinical historyPreoperative CTRadiologist 1Radiologist 2Preoperative CT scanningStandard of carePreoperative CT scanAdequate clinical historyChart reviewPulmonary lesionsThoracic surgeryPostoperative CTCT scanScan interpretationMetastasisCT scanningChest radiologistsTomography imagingCTPalpationMetastasectomyNoninvasive Staging of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer ACCP Evidenced-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (2nd Edition)
Silvestri GA, Gould MK, Margolis ML, Tanoue LT, McCrory D, Toloza E, Detterbeck F. Noninvasive Staging of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer ACCP Evidenced-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (2nd Edition). CHEST Journal 2007, 132: 178s-201s. PMID: 17873168, DOI: 10.1378/chest.07-1360.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChest CT scanningPET scanningCT scanningMediastinal metastasesMetastatic diseaseStaging studiesLung cancerPractice guidelinesLung Cancer ACCP Evidence-Based Clinical Practice GuidelinesACCP Evidence-Based Clinical Practice GuidelinesEvidence-based clinical practice guidelinesMediastinal lymph node metastasisPositron emission tomography scanningTest characteristicsLung cancer guidelinesDistant metastatic diseaseLymph node metastasisClinical practice guidelinesMalignant lymph nodesNoninvasive imaging studiesAbnormal findingsCancer guidelinesLymph nodesNode metastasisAccurate staging
2004
Accuracy of Helical CT in the Detection of Pulmonary Metastases: Is Intraoperative Palpation Still Necessary?
Parsons AM, Detterbeck FC, Parker LA. Accuracy of Helical CT in the Detection of Pulmonary Metastases: Is Intraoperative Palpation Still Necessary? The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2004, 78: 1910-1918. PMID: 15561000, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.05.065.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsConventional computed tomographyLung palpationPulmonary metastasectomyIntraoperative palpationMore malignant nodulesDisease-free intervalMalignant nodulesPrimary outcome measureConventional CTExtrathoracic malignanciesMetastasectomy patientsCurative intentPulmonary metastasesMore metastasesRetrospective reviewTumor histologyDetectable diseaseIntraparenchymal nodulesMultiple lesionsSubset analysisMedical recordsOutcome measuresSingle lesionComputed tomographyMetastasectomySeeking a Home for a PET, Part 1 Defining the Appropriate Place for Positron Emission Tomography Imaging in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Nodules or Masses
Detterbeck FC, Falen S, Rivera MP, Halle JS, Socinski MA. Seeking a Home for a PET, Part 1 Defining the Appropriate Place for Positron Emission Tomography Imaging in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Nodules or Masses. CHEST Journal 2004, 125: 2294-2299. PMID: 15189954, DOI: 10.1378/chest.125.6.2294.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHumansLung DiseasesLung NeoplasmsMaleSensitivity and SpecificitySolitary Pulmonary NoduleTomography, Emission-ComputedConceptsPositron emission tomographyLung cancerPulmonary nodulesEmission tomographyTypical carcinoid tumorEvaluation of symptomsIntermediate riskCarcinoid tumorsPulmonary lesionsBronchioloalveolar carcinomaRisk factorsHigh riskRadiographic appearancePatientsPET imagingLesionsDiagnosisLittle roleCancerTomographyRiskNodulesCarcinomaSymptomsTumorsSeeking a Home for a PET, Part 2 Defining the Appropriate Place for Positron Emission Tomography Imaging in the Staging of Patients With Suspected Lung Cancer
Detterbeck FC, Falen S, Rivera MP, Halle JS, Socinski MA. Seeking a Home for a PET, Part 2 Defining the Appropriate Place for Positron Emission Tomography Imaging in the Staging of Patients With Suspected Lung Cancer. CHEST Journal 2004, 125: 2300-2308. PMID: 15189955, DOI: 10.1378/chest.125.6.2300.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCarcinoma, Small CellDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleNeoplasm StagingSensitivity and SpecificityTomography, Emission-ComputedConceptsPositron emission tomographyLung cancerPET imagingClinical evaluationPET uptakeClinical stage I lung cancerStage I lung cancerStage III lung cancerEmission tomographyI lung cancerStrong clinical signsPositive PET resultsStaging of patientsInvasive mediastinal stagingNegative clinical evaluationExtrathoracic stagingMetastatic diseaseMediastinal stagingPrimary lesionClinical signsPET resultsPatientsCancerStagingDefinite role
2003
Invasive Staging of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer* A Review of the Current Evidence
Toloza EM, Harpole L, Detterbeck F, McCrory DC. Invasive Staging of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer* A Review of the Current Evidence. CHEST Journal 2003, 123: 157s-166s. PMID: 12527575, DOI: 10.1378/chest.123.1_suppl.157s.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndoscopic ultrasound-guided needle aspirationNon-small cell lung cancerTransbronchial needle aspirationTransthoracic needle aspirationCell lung cancerNegative predictive valueStandard cervical mediastinoscopyLung cancerCervical mediastinoscopyNeedle aspirationComorbid illnessesPooled sensitivitySmall cell lung cancerPooled specificityUltrasound-guided needle aspirationCochrane Library databasesTest performance characteristicsDegree of suspicionInvasive stagingAnterior mediastinotomyMetastatic diseaseClinical stagingHistologic confirmationCurrent evidenceLibrary databasesInvasive Staging* The Guidelines
Detterbeck FC, DeCamp MM, Kohman LJ, Silvestri GA. Invasive Staging* The Guidelines. CHEST Journal 2003, 123: 167s-175s. PMID: 12527576, DOI: 10.1378/chest.123.1_suppl.167s.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInvasive staging proceduresTransbronchial needle aspirationTransthoracic needle aspirationStaging procedureNeedle aspirationInvasive staging testsMediastinal lymph nodesFine-needle aspirationInvasive stagingLow morbidityLymph nodesMalignant involvementMediastinal nodesRadiographic stagingLung cancerStaging testsEndoscopic ultrasoundMultidisciplinary discussionPhysiologic considerationsFalse negative rateMediastinoscopyParticular riskLow false negative rateReasonable alternativeDiagnosis of Lung Cancer* The Guidelines
Rivera MP, Detterbeck F, Mehta AC. Diagnosis of Lung Cancer* The Guidelines. CHEST Journal 2003, 123: 129s-136s. PMID: 12527572, DOI: 10.1378/chest.123.1_suppl.129s.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLung cancerAbnormal chest radiograph findingsOverall clinical statusChest radiograph findingsPresence of metastasesUnnecessary invasive proceduresAvailable diagnostic proceduresMethods of diagnosisRadiograph findingsClinical presentationClinical statusPrimary tumorIndividual patientsInvasive proceduresSystemic effectsParticular patientCancerDiagnostic proceduresDiagnostic approachPatientsDiagnostic issuesDiagnosisTumorsCareful judgmentMetastasis