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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 28, 2014; 20(44): 16480-16488
Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16480
Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16480
Figure 1 Schematic diagram demonstrating the principle of high intensity focused ultrasound treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Ultrasound beam is focused into a small volume in which ultrasound energy is converted into heat to induce the required coagulation necrosis of a targeted pancreatic tumor. T: HIFU transducer; C: The targeted pancreatic cancer.
- Citation: Wu F. High intensity focused ultrasound: A noninvasive therapy for locally advanced pancreatic cancer. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(44): 16480-16488
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i44/16480.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16480