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2. Microwave ablation - Wikipedia

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   The technique for thermal ablation in the lung by using radiofrequency ablation was first described in 1995 for use in animal lung tumor models and then in 2000 in humans. [1-2] Microwave ablation has emerged as a newer ablation modality and an addition to the arsenal of minimally invasive cancer care.

3. Irreversible electroporation - Wikipedia

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   The newer ablation modalities, such as IRE, microwave ablation (MWA), and high-intensity focused ultrasound, may help overcome the challenges in tumor size. [ 92 ] The first human studies have proven the safety of IRE for the ablation of renal masses; however, the effectiveness of IRE through histopathological examination of an ablated renal ...

4. Interventional radiology - Wikipedia

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   These typically take the form of three types of ablative therapy: microwave thermal ablation, radiofrequency ablation ("coblation") and cryoablation. [49] Microwave thermal ablation. Microwave ablation is a treatment that uses heat to treat tumors.

5. Type 1 diabetes - Wikipedia

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   Type 1 diabetes (T1D), formerly known as juvenile diabetes, is an autoimmune disease that occurs when pancreatic cells (beta cells) are destroyed by the body's immune system. [5] In healthy persons, beta cells produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone required by the body to store and convert blood sugar into energy. [6]

6. Transurethral microwave thermotherapy - Wikipedia

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   Transurethral microwave thermotherapy is a non-surgical, minimally invasive therapy that can be performed under a local anesthetic on an outpatient basis. The treatment involves inserting a special microwave urinary catheter into the hyperplastic prostatic urethra.

7. List of medical abbreviations: T - Wikipedia

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   Transurethral microwave thermotherapy: TUNA: Transurethral needle ablation of the prostate: TUR: transurethral resection: TURBT: transurethral resection of bladder tumor: TURP: transurethral resection of the prostate: TV: Tricuspid valve; as in "TV repair" TVC: true vocal cord TVH: transvaginal hysterectomy: TVT: tension-free vaginal tape TWOC ...