Title :
A Hyperthermia System Using a New Type of Inductive Applicator
Author :
Anderson, J.Bach ; Baun, Aage ; Harmark, Kristian ; Heinzl, Leif ; Raskmark, Povl ; Overgaard, Jens
Author_Institution :
Institute of Electronic Systems, Aalborg University
Abstract :
A hyperthermia system working at frequencies around 150 MHz is described. It is useful for a penetration depth of 3-4 cm in tumor and muscle tissue. The system includes a new type of inductive applicator giving a beam-like distribution in the tissue, a controllable surface cooling system, and multipoint temperature measurements. A phase I clinical study shows the efficacy of the system, but also the importance of temperature measurements at many points since, in general, the temperature gradients are large.
Keywords :
Applicators; Cancer; Control systems; Electromagnetic heating; Frequency; Hyperthermia; Muscles; Neoplasms; Temperature control; Temperature measurement; Carcinoma; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Hyperthermia, Induced; Models, Structural; Muscles; Neoplasms; Time Factors;
Journal_Title :
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TBME.1984.325366
