Title :
Applied potential tomography (APT) for noninvasive thermal imaging during hyperthermia treatment
Author :
Conway, J. ; Hawley, M.S. ; Seagar, A.D. ; Brown, B.H. ; Barber, D.C.
Author_Institution :
Sheffield University & Health Authority, Department of Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering, Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield, UK
Abstract :
An impedance imaging method is described for display of induced thermal gradients during hyperthermia treatment. The results of both in vitro and in vivo experiments are described, indicating the potential of APT to provide an image of the heated volume in tissue.
Keywords :
biothermics; computerised tomography; infrared imaging; patient treatment; APT; applied potential tomography; hyperthermia treatment; impedance imaging method; in vitro experiments; in vivo experiments; induced thermal gradients; noninvasive thermal imaging; tissue;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19850590
