Introduction of Electrochemical Therapy (EChT) and Application of EChT to The Breast Tumor / 한국유방암학회지
Journal of Breast Cancer
;
: 162-168, 2007.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-148597
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To introduce the history and principle mechanism of electrochemical treatment (EChT) with animal study and report two cases successfully treated breast cancer and hemangioma by EChT.METHODS:
In animal study, the breast cancer tumor in nude mouse treated with EChT (100 Coulomb/cm3) were reviewed for histologic changes. In the case studies, we reported method of EChT and clinical results after EChT. Case 1 74 yr old female with locally advanced breast cancer received 3 times EChT with 1,000 Coulomb/time, 8 Volt. Case 2 51 yr old female with breast hemagioma received one time EChT with 80 Coulomb, 8 Volt.RESULTS:
In animal study, There were destructive change including vaculated cell fragment and extensive coagulative necrosis. Case 1 showed no local recurrence during 18 monthes after EChT. Case 2 also showed no evidence of recurrence of hemangioma.CONCLUSION:
The EChT is easy to use. It is effective, safe, less traumatic and makes patients recover quickly. This is a new and effective method to treat patients with tumours that are inoperable and can not receive chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
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Main subject:
Radiotherapy
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Recurrence
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Breast
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Breast Neoplasms
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Drug Therapy
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Hemangioma
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Mice, Nude
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Necrosis
Limits:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Breast Cancer
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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