Title :
Microwave power for biological tissue ablation
Author :
Nana, S. ; Kokabi, H. ; Belhadj-Tahar, N. ; Leprince, P. ; Karouia, M.
Author_Institution :
Lab. d´´Instruments et Systemes d´´lle de France, Univ. Pierre et Marie Curie, Ivry sur Seine, France
Abstract :
This paper deals with the characterisation of calcified human valve as an initial work in the designing of miniature antennas, which will allow tissue ablation, by the microwave power.
Keywords :
biological effects of microwaves; biological tissues; biomedical engineering; cardiology; radiation therapy; biological tissue ablation; calcified human valve; microwave power; miniature antenna; Biological tissues; Blood flow; Calcium; Conductivity; Frequency; Heart; Humans; Permittivity measurement; Surgery; Valves;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 2005 European
Print_ISBN :
2-9600551-2-8
DOI :
10.1109/EUMC.2005.1610275
