Fig. 2From: Local hyperthermia mediated by gold nanoparticle-integrated silicone-covered stent: feasibility and tissue response in a rat esophageal modela Photograph showing the stented (AuNP-integrated silicone-covered SEMS) esophagus (arrow) during NIR laser irradiation. b Photothermal image showing the stented (AuNP-integrated silicone-covered SEMS) esophagus (cursor) during NIR laser irradiation. AuNP, Gold nanoparticle; NIR, Near-infrared; SEMS, Self-expandable metal stentBack to article page