Use of a microbubble agent to increase the effects of high intensity focused ultrasound on liver tis...
Use of a microbubble agent to increase the effects of high intensity focused ultrasound on liver tissue
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Germany: Springer Nature B.V
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English
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Germany: Springer Nature B.V
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In order to find out whether high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) might be useful against hepatocellular carcinoma, we analyzed the effect of a microbubble agent (Levovist) on the temperature rise and tissue necrosis induced by HIFU. Rabbits were given 7 ml Levovist (300 mg/ml) or saline intravenously. Up to six areas per rabbit liver were expo...
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Use of a microbubble agent to increase the effects of high intensity focused ultrasound on liver tissue
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_847436505
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_847436505
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0938-7994
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1432-1084
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10.1007/s00330-005-2663-7
