Essays about: "Radio Frequency Ablation"

Found 2 essays containing the words Radio Frequency Ablation.

1. 1. Simulation of radio-frequency ablation of liver tumors : Development of a power regulation model and comparison with microwave ablation

   University essay from Mekanisk värmeteori och strömningslära

   Author : Chiara Sammartano; [2011]
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   Abstract : Local therapy with radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an important method for treating liver tumors mostly in early stage, which has been increasingly used in recent years. RFA utilizes an RF current that is applied to the target tissue through an electrode connected with a power generator and percutaneously inserted into the tumor; the electrode power causes the tissue temperature rise required for destroying cancer cells. READ MORE

3. 2. Radio Frequency Thermal Treatment of Liver Tumours : -Influence of Blood Perfusion and Large Vessels

   University essay from Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

   Author : Per Andersson; [2008]
   Keywords : Radio Frequency Ablation; Hepathic tumours; FEM; Modelling; Simulation;

   Abstract : Radio frequency ablation (RFA) is a commonly used minimally invasive method of treating liver cancer tumours which utilises RF current for heating tumour tissue up to a lethal temperature. RF current is generated by a power generator and applied to the tumour by an electrode which is inserted into the tumour either during percutaneous or open surgery. READ MORE