Biomedical Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
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Clinical Thermal
Therapy Systems
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External Electromagnetic Methods and Devices
Gerard C. van Rhoon
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Introduction
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Impact of the Quality of the Hyperthermia Treatment on Clinical Outcome
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Requirements of a Modern
External Electromagnetic Heating Device
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Historical Perspective of the Development of External Electromagnetic
Devices
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Currently Available Systems
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Summary and Future Directions
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Interstitial Electromagnetic Devices for Thermal Ablation
Dieter Haemmerich and Chris Brace
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Introduction of Thermal Tissue Ablation
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Biophysics of Radiofrequency Ablation
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Clinical Applications of
Radiofrequency Ablation
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Biophysics of Microwave Ablation
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Microwave Ablation Systems
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Microwave Ablation
Conclusions
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Clinical External Ultrasonic Treatment Devices
Lili Chen, Faqi Li, Feng Wu, and Eduardo G. Moros
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Introduction
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InSightec Systems
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Haifu Systems
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Philips Sonavelle MR-HIFU System
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Endocavity and Catheter-Based Ultrasound Devices
Chris J. Diederich
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Introduction
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Transrectal Devices for Prostate Thermal Therapy
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Transurethral Devices for Prostate
herapy
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Interstitial and Intraluminal Devices
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Summary
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