학술논문
Transrectal high-intensity focused ultrasonography is feasible as a new therapeutic option for advanced recurrent rectal cancer: report on the first case worldwide
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Source
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Sep 01, 2011 93(6):e119-e121
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0035-8843
Abstract
High-intensity focused ultrasonography is the only completely non-invasive thermal therapy. To date its applications have been limited but clinical indications are expanding with enhanced technological advances that have increased the accuracy of targeting and decreased the duration of treatment times. We report its first use for rectal cancer.