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A novel 1726-nm laser system for safe and effective treatment of acne vulgaris
Selective photothermolysis of the sebaceous glands has the potential to be an effective alternative for treating acne vulgaris. However, the...
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Human cornea thermo-viscoelastic behavior modelling using standard linear solid model
BackgroundCorneal biomechanics is of great interest to researchers recently. Clinical findings relate them to corneal diseases and to outcomes of...
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Thermal field and tissue damage analysis of moving laser in cancer thermal therapy
In this paper, a closed-form analytical solution of hyperbolic Pennes bioheat equation is obtained for spatial evolution of temperature distributions...
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Development and validation of a radiofrequency ablation treatment planning system for vertebral metastases
PurposeBone-targeted radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is widely used in the treatment of vertebral metastases. While radiation therapy utilizes...
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Bio-thermal response during laser haemorrhoidoplasty: an exclusive analytical and numerical approach for theoretical investigation
Haemorrhoidal disease is identified by declension of the inflamed and bleeding of vascular tissues of the anal canal. Traditionally, haemorrhoids are...
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Numerical investigation of a novel method of laser assisted cryopreservation of biological tissue considering non-fourier heat conduction
The present article proposes a numerical model for a novel laser assisted cryopreservation through vitrification of biological tissue. A...
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Assessing the local temperature of human cornea exposed to surface ablation by different laser refractive-surgery devices: a numerical comparative study
To evaluate the local temperature at corneal tissue after applying single laser pulse from six commercial devices; Medilex™, Katana laser-soft,...
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Wavelength optimization for the laser treatment of port wine stains
Based on the well-known principle of selective photothermolysis, laser has been a promising way for the treatment of port wine stains (PWSs). The...
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Technical advance in silico and in vitro development of a new bipolar radiofrequency ablation device for renal denervation
BackgroundRenal denervation with radiofrequency ablation has become an accepted treatment for drug-resistant hypertension. However, there is a...
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Probing deep tissues with laser-induced thermotherapy using near-infrared light
Optically tunable gold nanoparticles have been widely used in research with near-infrared light as a means to enhance laser-induced thermal therapy...
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Evaluation of lesion characteristics and baseline impedance on high-power short-duration radiofrequency catheter ablation using computer simulation
Myocardium baseline impedance (BI) is an important factor in ablation effectiveness. This study examined the performance of low-power and...
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Development of a thermal model for irreversible electroporation: an approach to estimate and optimize the IRE protocols
PurposeIrreversible electroporation (IRE) is an emerging technique that has drawn attention in the field of cancer treatment. IRE uses non-thermal...
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Low-energy (360 J) radiofrequency catheter ablation using moderate power − short duration: proof of concept based on in silico modeling
BackgroundPilot clinical studies suggest that very high power–very short duration (vHPvSD, 90 W/4 s, 360 J energy) is a feasible and safe technique...
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A comparative study on computational models of multi-electrode radiofrequency ablation of large liver tumors
Purpose:Thermal ablation of liver tumors has emerged as a first-line curative treatment for single small tumors (diameter < 2.5 cm) due to similar...
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Validation of a Web-Based Planning Tool for Percutaneous Cryoablation of Renal Tumors
PurposeTo validate a simulation environment for virtual planning of percutaneous cryoablation of renal tumors.
Materials and MethodsProspectively...
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Robust GPU-based virtual reality simulation of radio-frequency ablations for various needle geometries and locations
PurposeRadio-frequency ablations play an important role in the therapy of malignant liver lesions. The navigation of a needle to the lesion poses a...
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Computer 3D modeling of radiofrequency ablation of atypical cartilaginous tumours in long bones using finite element methods and real patient anatomy
BackgroundRadiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive technique used for the treatment of neoplasms, with a growing interest in the...
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Modeling radio-frequency energy-induced heating due to the presence of transcranial electric stimulation setup at 3T
PurposeThe purpose of the present study was to develop a numerical workflow for simulating temperature increase in a high-resolution human head and...
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Conversion of the bronchial tree into a conforming electrode to ablate the lung nodule in a porcine model
BackgroundRadiofrequency ablation (RFA) is one of the treatment options for lung nodules. However, the need for exact delivery of the rigid metal...
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Performance of the Emprint and Amica Microwave Ablation Systems in ex vivo Porcine Livers: Sphericity and Reproducibility Versus Size
PurposeTo investigate the performance of two microwave ablation (MWA) systems regarding ablation volume, ablation shape and variability.
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