title: [Perspectives of hyperthermia in the treatment of tumors of the maxillofacial region].
abstract: Hyperthermia used alone or in association with radiotherapy and chemotherapy opens new perspectives in the treatment of tumours. Its application in the maxillo-facial area has special features by virtue of the inhomogeneity of the tissues and the sensitivity of some of them. The region is suitable for the use of interstitial and endocavitary techniques which provide localised and uniform heating. Preliminary clinical study was aimed essentially at the improvement of the technique and the evaluation of tolerance. The effects seen on tumours are encouraging and study is being continued with more routine association of hyperthermia and irradiation.
mesh_terms: D003972:Diathermy / Q000295:instrumentation; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D007259:Infrared Rays / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007573:Jaw Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*
vernacular_title: Perspectives de l'hyperthermie dans le traitement des tumeurs de la sphère maxillo-faciale.