| 摘要 |
<p>A method is described for preventing breast cancer recurrence after surgical removal of a breast cancer mass. Specifically, the method is thermal treatment of breast tissue surrounding a cavity after lumpectomy for breast cancer. Delivery of a heated fluid is through a balloon catheter to the cavity generated after lumpectomy with the goal of destroying the surrounding tissue, including transformed cells that were not removed through surgery. A balloon and controlled were designed for this application.</p> |
