Ultrasound technology for thermal therapy: interstitial andintracavitary approaches

摘要

Reviews recent advances in interstitial and intracavitaryultrasound applicators designed for high-temperature thermal therapy andhyperthermia. Design and performance characteristics determined byacoustic measurements, in vitro and in vivo studies are presented. Theseresults demonstrate the ability of this ultrasound technology to providehighly controllable zones of thermal coagulation or temperatureelevation