Title :
Radiofrequency ablation of tumors
Author :
Ulucakli, M. Erol ; Subedi, Yashpal ; Ang, Ing-Chea
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Lafayette Coll., Easton, PA, USA
Abstract :
Radiofrequency (RF) ablation of hepatic tumors is investigated. Modeling efforts show that it is possible to determine the temperature variation in the tissue depending on the level of RF energy input. Surgeons and radiologists who are performing such procedures may find it useful to view the temperature-time history of the tissue before the actual ablation process.
Keywords :
biological effects of radiation; biothermics; cancer; liver; radiation therapy; radiofrequency heating; tumours; RF energy; hepatic tumors; radiofrequency ablation; temperature variation determination; tissue temperature; Blood vessels; Cardiology; Electromagnetic heating; Equations; Mechanical engineering; Neoplasms; Probes; Radio frequency; Temperature dependence; Thermal conductivity;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference, 2005. Proceedings of the IEEE 31st Annual Northeast
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9105-5
Electronic_ISBN :
0-7803-9106-3
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.2005.1431941
