Surveillance CT detection of Wilms tumor recurrence does not improve 5-year overall survival after relapse compared with chest X-ray and abdominal ultrasound surveillance (65% vs 73%, P=0.20).
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In patients with favorable-histology WT, elimination of CT scans from surveillance programs is unlikely to compromise survival but would result in substantial reduction in radiation exposure and health care costs.
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Apr 18, 2026
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Impact of Surveillance Imaging Modality on Survival After Recurrence in Patients With Favorable-Histology Wilms Tumor: A Report From the Children's Oncology Group.
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