Focused ultrasound for treatment of uterine myoma: From experimental model to clinical practice
It is well known that focused ultrasound has a biologic effect on tissue. High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) on a small target area raises the temperature of the tissue enough to denaturate proteins and cause irreversible cell damage. The tight focus of the ultrasound energy allows delivery of...
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Language: | English |
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Serbian Medical Society
2008-01-01
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Series: | Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo |
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Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0370-8179/2008/0370-81790804193T.pdf |