Fig. 3From: Local hyperthermia mediated by gold nanoparticle-integrated silicone-covered stent: feasibility and tissue response in a rat esophageal modelLine diagram showing the mean in vivo steady-state surface temperatures of the stented (AuNP-integrated silicone-covered SEMS) esophagus with NIR laser irradiation. Error bars are standard deviations. AuNP, Gold nanoparticle; NIR, Near-infrared; SEMS, Self-expandable metal stentBack to article page