Hyperthermia as a treatment for neoplasia.
Can J Surg
; 25(6): 603-8, 1982 Nov.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-6754046
ABSTRACT
The use of hyperthermia to treat malignant neoplasms is currently a "hot" issue. It has been demonstrated that heating tumour cells to 42 degrees C or above leads to their self-destruction by decreased cellular metabolism and aerobic respiration. The selective accumulation of heat in the malignant tissue at 42 degrees to 44 degrees C, compared with the temperature of normal tissue, is probably related to the different blood supply within the tumour. The historical background and the experimental and clinical results of hyperthermia are reviewed. The advantages and disadvantages of the different thermotherapy techniques currently in use are discussed. Hyperthermia is probably more efficient if combined with other antitumour treatment modalities.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Temperatura Alta
/
Neoplasias
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Can J Surg
Ano de publicação:
1982
Tipo de documento:
Article