• DocumentCode
    2157050
  • Title

    Construction of a conformal applicator for hyperthermia treatment of superficial skin cancer

  • Author

    Koo, Yun Seo ; Fathy, Aly E. ; Kazemi, Robab ; Phillips, Jeffrey

  • Author_Institution
    Dept. of EECS, Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA
  • fYear
    2012
  • fDate
    8-14 July 2012
  • Firstpage
    1
  • Lastpage
    2
  • Abstract
    A new type of conformal flexible microstrip antenna using elastic silicon layers and bendable thin substrates has been developed. The antenna operates at 434 MHz and is designed to be easily mounted on curved body contours. The size of the antenna is 150 mm × 110 mm. Simulation results show that the antenna radiates into the body tissue providing up to 46.2mm penetration depth, an effective field size of 75 cm2, and an effective heating depth of 14.1 mm.
  • Keywords
    biological tissues; cancer; hyperthermia; microstrip antennas; bendable thin substrates; body tissue; conformal applicator; conformal flexible microstrip antenna; curved body contours; elastic silicon layers; frequency 434 MHz; hyperthermia treatment; superficial skin cancer; Applicators; Heating; Hyperthermia; Microstrip; Microstrip antennas; Substrates;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium (APSURSI), 2012 IEEE
  • Conference_Location
    Chicago, IL
  • ISSN
    1522-3965
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-4673-0461-0
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/APS.2012.6349153
  • Filename
    6349153
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=2157050