title: Practical aspects of ferromagnetic thermoseed hyperthermia.
abstract: Thermoseeds are needle-shaped devices that are interstitially placed into tumors, similar to brachytherapy implants. Heating is accomplished by an externally applied electromagnetic induction field, requiring no connections to an external power source. Thermoseeds made of special alloys provide automatic temperature control. Therapeutic efficacy has been demonstrated in initial clinical applications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Alabama, Birmingham.
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Brezovich
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Meredith
mesh_terms: D001918:Brachytherapy; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields; D005290:Ferric Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced / Q000379:methods*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D005290:Ferric Compounds