[Interstitial techniques of hyperthermia (author's transl)].
The interstitial techniques of hyperthermia allow one to obtain a precise specific absorption rate (S.A.R.) in a well-defined volume. We have available a low-frequency prototype amplifier, that is capable of heating up to 6 needles. This device was able to heat small volumes in animals, and then was used for patients. Five superficial tumoral nodules have been treated: the first results seem positive. The next step will be the combination of the techniques of interstitial hyperthermia with brachytherapy.
D000818:Animals; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D009339:Needles; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D009374:Neoplasms, Experimental / Q000628:therapy
Les techniques intersitielles de l'hyperthermie.