| Microwave ablation technology: what every user should know. | |
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PMID: 19179193 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Microwave ablation is a relatively new technology under development and testing to treat the same types of cancer that can be treated with radiofrequency ablation. Microwave energy has several possible benefits over radiofrequency energy for tumor ablation but, because clinical microwave ablation systems are not widespread, the underlying principles and technologies may not be as familiar. The basic microwave ablation system contains many of the same components as a radiofrequency ablation system: a generator, a power distribution system, and an interstitial applicator. This article attempts to provide an overview of each of these components, outline their functions and roles, and provide some insight into what every potential microwave ablation user should know about systems in development. |
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Authors:
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Christopher L Brace |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Current problems in diagnostic radiology Volume: 38 ISSN: 1535-6302 ISO Abbreviation: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Publication Date: 2009 Mar-Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-01-30 Completed Date: 2009-05-15 Revised Date: 2010-12-03 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7607123 Medline TA: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 61-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53792-3252, USA. clbrace@wisc.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Ablation Techniques
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methods* Humans Microwaves / therapeutic use* Neoplasms / surgery |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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L30 CA136262-01/CA/NCI NIH HHS |
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