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Journal of Microwave Power
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Heat
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H.F. Bowman 1981 16 2 121-134 |
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Abstract The heat transfer
mechanisms which lead to the development of the bioheat equation are
reviewed. Thermal modeling and analytical judgements which must be made in
applying the equation are noted. Temperature profiles which result from
solution of the equation using a simple spherical model are considered with
particular emphasis on the influence of thermal conductivity and perfusion.
Thermal conductivity values of a number of both normal and tumor tissues are
discussed. The importance of adequate macroscopic thermal dosimetry to the
evaluation of the ultimate promise of hyperthermia is observed. Experience in
the quantification of temperature, thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity
and perfusion from a single minimally invasive measurement in small volumes
of tissue using the thermal diffusion probe is presented. |
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