Real-time monitoring of high-intensity focused ultrasound lesion formation using acousto-optic sensing.

High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a promising modality that is used to noninvasively ablate soft tissue tumors. Nevertheless, real-time treatment monitoring with diagnostic ultrasound still poses a significant challenge since tissue necrosis, in the absence of cavitation or boiling, provid...

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Autori principali: Lai, P, McLaughlan, JR, Draudt, AB, Murray, T, Cleveland, R, Roy, R
Natura: Journal article
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: 2011