Cost analysis (median values)
| Strategy | Median cost per surgical cure (£) | Unsuccessful surgery | Surgery for benign lesions | Missed cure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CXR=chest radiograph; FNA=fine needle aspiration. | ||||
| CXR alone all cases | 22458 | 32 | 18.5 | 5 |
| Addition of CT all cases | 20431 | 28.5 | 13 | 3.5 |
| Addition of FNA all cases | 19582 | 28.5 | 5 | 2.5 |
| Addition of FNA if lesion not high probability on CXR | 19258 | 30.5 | 5 | 1.5 |
| Addition of FNA if lesion not high probability on CXR and CT | 18982 | 28 | 7 | 3.5 |