Thermal laser dosimetry in treatment of liver tumors--correlation of optical tissue parameters with in vivo temperature distribution in VX-2 tumors and healthy liver tissue

Ritz, J.P.; Isbert, C.; Roggan, A.; Germer, C.T.; Albrecht, D.; Buhr, H.J.

Langenbecks Archiv für Chirurgie. Supplement. Kongressband. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Chirurgie. Kongress 115: 1445-1447

1998


ISSN/ISBN: 0942-2854
PMID: 9931907
Document Number: 492736
Optical properties and in-vivo temperature distribution during laser-induced thermotherapy in normal and tumorous rabbit liver were correlated. Lower absorption and scattering led to a higher optical and thermal penetration depth in the tumor tissue.

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