Title :
Optimization of 3-D SAR distribution in local RF hyperthermia
Author :
Siauve, Nicolas ; Nicolas, Laurent ; Vollaire, Christian ; Nicolas, Alain ; Vasconcelos, Joao A.
Author_Institution :
CEGELY, CNRS, Ecully, France
fDate :
3/1/2004 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A procedure to optimize the specific absorption rate deposed in the patient during oncology hyperthermia treatment is presented. It is based on a genetic algorithm coupled to a finite-element formulation. The optimization procedure is applied to a real human body obtained from computerized tomography scans.
Keywords :
biological effects of microwaves; cancer; computerised tomography; finite element analysis; genetic algorithms; hyperthermia; patient treatment; 3-D SAR distribution; computerized tomography scans; electromagnetic fields; finite-element methods; genetic algorithm; human body; local RF hyperthermia; oncology hyperthermia treatment; optimization; specific absorption rate; Distributed computing; Finite element methods; Genetic algorithms; Humans; Hyperthermia; Medical treatment; Neoplasms; Oncology; Radio frequency; Temperature distribution;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TMAG.2004.825432
