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Temperature distributions obtained with diathermy electrodes implanted into a phantom.

H J Wasserman·W Levin
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Uniform patterns of heating in a homogeneous phantom were obtained by implanting shortwave diathermy electrodes in a particular configuration. The methods of heating and measurement are described. The technique can be considered for applying localized hyperthermia in the treatment of cancer.

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H J Wasserman, W Levin. 1979. Temperature distributions obtained with diathermy electrodes implanted into a phantom.. https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9155%2F24%2F6%2F009

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