Screening of patients at high risk for bronchogenic carcinoma with a chest radiograph has been found to increase survival.

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The statement is false. Screening with a chest radiograph has not been found to increase survival in patients at high risk for bronchogenic carcinoma. Studies have shown that screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) can increase survival in high-risk patients.

Screening of Patients at High Risk for Bronchogenic Carcinoma with a Chest