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Journal of Microwave Power
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Therapeutic Potential of Conformal Applicators for Induction of
Hyperthermia [PDF] |
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J. Mendecki, E. Friedenthal, C.
Botstein, F. Sterzer and R. Paglione
1979 14 2 139-144 |
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Abstract One of the basic requirements for
effective use of hyperthermia in treatment of cancer is the delivery of
uniform heat to specific volumes of tissues and maintenance of the optimal
temperature for an appropriate period of time. Preliminary results of
temperature distribution in volumes of tissue placed between two conformal
applicators energized at 2.45 GHz are presented. The applicators consist of a
jointed-circuit antenna array comprising a multiplicity of dipoles backed by
a metal cavity filled with a powder of high dielectric constant, and
separated from the treatment area by a "beanbag "filled with the
same powder. Uniform heating could be achieved in a tissue mass confined
between two applicators placed |
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