Abstract
Interstitial laser-induced thermotherapy (LITT) is a minimally invasive technique suitable for local tumor destruction within solid organs, using optical fibers to deliver high-energy laser radiation to the target lesion. Due to light absorption, temperatures of up to 120°C are reached within the tumor, leading to substantial thermocoagulation. MR imaging is used both for placement of the laser applicator in the tumor and for monitoring progress of thermocoagulation. The thermosensitivity of certain MR sequences is the key to real-time monitoring, allowing accurate estimation of the actual extent of thermal damage.
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Mack, M.G., Vogl, T.J. (2008). Laser Ablation. In: Vogl, T.J., Helmberger, T.K., Mack, M.G., Reiser, M.F. (eds) Percutaneous Tumor Ablation in Medical Radiology. Medical Radiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-68250-9_4
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