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Research Article

Microwave transurethral applicator with helix-loaded-dipole-antenna (HLDA) for prostate treatment

P. S. Debicki, A. Haczewski, L. V. Baert, Z. Petrovich
Pages 302-320 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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