Development and Validation of a CT-Radiomics Nomogram for the Diagnosis of Small Prevascular Mediastinal Nodules: Reducing Nontherapeutic Surgeries

The preoperative diagnosis of small prevascular mediastinal nodules (SPMNs) presents a challenge, often leading to unnecessary surgical interventions. Our objective was to develop a nomogram based on preoperative CT-radiomics features, serving as a non-invasive diagnostic tool for SPMNs.