An adaptive microwave phased array for targeted heating of deep tumours in intact breast: animal study results
- 1 January 1999
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Hyperthermia
- Vol. 15 (1) , 45-61
- https://doi.org/10.1080/026567399285846
Abstract
It has previously been reported in phantoms, that an adaptive radiofrequency phased array can generate deep focused heating distributions without overheating the skin and superficial healthy tissues. The present study involves adaptive microwave phased array hyperthermia tests in animals (rabbits) with and without tumours. The design of the adaptive phased array as applied to the treatment of tumours in intact breast, is described. The adaptive phased array concept uses breast compression and dual-opposing 915 MHz air-cooled waveguide applicators with electronic phase shifters and electric-field feedback, to focus automatically by computer control the microwave radiation in deep tissue. Temperature measurements for a clinical adaptive phased array hyperthermia system demonstrate tissue heating at depth with reduced skin heating.Keywords
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