The prostate, bladder, and urethra. A transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) catheter is in the urethra

Description

Cross-section diagram of the prostate, bladder, and urethra. A transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) catheter is in the urethra. The catheter extends all the way into the bladder. A small inflated ball near the end of the catheter keeps the cathete

Alternate Text

Cross-section diagram of the prostate, bladder, and urethra. A transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) catheter is in the urethra. The catheter extends all the way into the bladder. A small inflated ball near the end of the catheter keeps the cathete

Caption

In TUMT, microwaves heat part of the prostate.

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435 KB | 1650 x 1650

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JPG