Study of a new microwave applicator for hyperthermia treatment of uterocervical cancer.
- Author:
Wei WANG
1
;
Ronglin DING
;
Haipan WANG
;
Yingxin LI
;
Shiyin LIN
Author Information
1. Cancer Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300060.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Equipment Design;
Female;
Humans;
Hyperthermia, Induced;
instrumentation;
Microwaves;
therapeutic use;
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms;
therapy
- From:
Journal of Biomedical Engineering
2002;19(1):175-177
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
A new microwave applicator for intracavitary hyperthermia treatment of uterocervical cancer has been designed and tested. Compared with the traditional microwave applicators, the exposed inner conductor of this applicator is replaced by a cone-helical antenna with the reflect shade. We confirm that the heat pattern of the applicator is shifted towards the tip in muscle tissue equivalent phantom material. The result indicates that this new applicator may play an important role in clinical use for treatment.
