Technical characterization of an ultrasound source for noninvasive thermoablation by high‐intensity focused ultrasound
Open Access
- 19 July 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in BJU International
- Vol. 90 (3) , 248-252
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1464-410x.2002.02848.x
Abstract
Objective To develop a generator for high‐intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU, a method of delivering ultrasonic energy with resultant heat and tissue destruction to a tight focus at a selected depth...Keywords
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