Thermo therapy

Targeted, temperature-related tumour necrotization can be achieved either through extreme refrigeration (= cryotherapy) or overheating (= thermo therapy). In the latter case, microwaves, laser-induced radiation or high-frequency current are generally used. The energy is applied with the help of a specially developed probe. 

Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) has widely been proposed as the palliative treatment of choice. However, most data indicate a limited benefit from TACE in patients with advanced liver cirrhosis (Llovet et al. 2003). In the past percutaneous tumor ablation by radiofrequency (RFA) or laser-induced thermo therapy (LITT) has supplemented ethanol injection. Any of these methods has hmitations with respect to tumor size, perfusion and localization, as described above. 

PEG-treated fabric may be useful in medical and hygiene applications where both liquid transport and antibacterial properties are desirable, such as surgical gauze, nappies and incontinence products. Heat-storage and thermo-regulated textiles can keep the skin temperature within the comfort range, so they can be used as a bandage and for burn and heat/cool therapy. 

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