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An electronic cryoprobe for cryosurgery using heat pipes and thermoelectric coolers: A preliminary report

A. Hamilton Synerdyne Corporation, 3422 Rolling Hill Drive, Eagan, MN, 55121, USA
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J. Hu Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
Pages 104-109 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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