Optimization of wet radiofrequency ablation using a perfused-cooled electrode: A comparative study in ex vivo bovine livers

Korean Journal of Radiology

Volumn 5, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 250-257

  Jeong, Min Lee ^a,b   Joon, Koo Han ^a,b   Se, Hyung Kim ^a,b   Jae, Young Lee ^a,b   Kyung, Sook Shin ^c   Chang, Jin Han ^a,b   Min, Woo Lee ^a,b   Jun, Il Choi ^a,b   Byung, Ihn Choi ^a,b  

^a Seoul National University College of Medicine   (South Korea)

^b Seoul National University Hospital   (South Korea)

^c Chungnam National University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Experimental study; Interventional procedures; Liver; Radiofrequency ablation

Indexed keywords

SODIUM CHLORIDE;

ALGORITHM; ANIMAL TISSUE; ARTICLE; BLOOD CLOTTING; COMPARATIVE STUDY; CONTROLLED STUDY; COOLING; COW; ELECTRODE; IMPEDANCE; LIVER; NECROSIS; NONHUMAN; RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION; TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT;

EID: 12744263628     PISSN: 12296929     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2004.5.4.250     Document Type: Article

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