DocumentCode
918885
Title
Evaluation of a Therapeutic Direct-Contact 915-MHz Microwave Applicator for Effective Deep-Tissue Heating in Humans
Author
Lehmann, Justus F. ; Guy, Arthur W. ; Stonebridge, Jerry B. ; DeLateur, Barbara J.
Volume
26
Issue
8
fYear
1978
fDate
8/1/1978 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
556
Lastpage
563
Abstract
A 13-cm square direct-contact microwave applicator which operates at 915 MHz was evaluated in tissue models and human volunteers to determine its therapeutic effectiveness. It was found that the applicator with radome- and forced-air cooling selectively elevates temperatures in muscles (1-2 cm) to 43-45°C. At this higher range of temperature, certain physiologic responses such as an increase in blood flow are produced. The applicator may also be used to heat malignant tumors of muscle.
Keywords
Applicators; Biological tissues; Blood flow; Cancer; Electromagnetic fields; Electromagnetic heating; Electromagnetic radiation; Humans; Muscles; Temperature;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9480
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TMTT.1978.1129438
Filename
1129438
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