Theoretical modelling, experimental studies and clinical simulations of urethral cooling catheters for use during prostate thermal therapy.

Davidson, Sean R H; Sherar, Michael D

Davidson, Sean R H; Sherar, Michael D.

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Davidson SR; Division of Medical Physics, Ontario Cancer Institute/Princess Margaret Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada.

Phys Med Biol ; 48(6): 729-44, 2003 Mar 21.

Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12699191

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Hyperthermia, Induced/methods; Hypothermia, Induced/methods; Models, Biological; Prostatic Neoplasms/therapy; Urinary Catheterization/methods; Burns/etiology; Burns/prevention & control; Computer Simulation; Finite Element Analysis; Humans; Hyperthermia, Induced/adverse effects; Male; Microwaves/therapeutic use; Phantoms, Imaging; Prostate/injuries; Prostate/physiopathology; Prostate/radiation effects; Prostatic Hyperplasia/therapy; Temperature; Thermal Conductivity

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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Prostatic Neoplasms / Urinary Catheterization / Hyperthermia, Induced / Hypothermia, Induced / Models, Biological Type of study: Etiology_studies / Evaluation_studies / Prognostic_studies Limits: Humans / Male Language: En Journal: Phys Med Biol Year: 2003 Type: Article Affiliation country: Canada

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