Creation of three-dimensional patient models for hyperthermia treatment planning

1 March 1992

journal article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering

Vol. 39 (3) , 238-242
https://doi.org/10.1109/10.125008

Abstract

The finite difference time domain (FDTD) method has been used to simulate hyperthermia treatment using the Sigma-60 applicator of the BSD-2000 Hyperthermia System. In order to use this simulation capability in treatment planning, a detailed anatomical representation of the patient must be created. This paper describes a system developed to create such models from the CT scans of the patients and then display the results of the simulation. About a day and a half is required to create a patient model.

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