In-Silico Hyperthermia Performance of a Near-Field Patch Antenna at Various Positions on a Human Body Model

Authors

Sergio Curto, Technological University DublinFollow
Terrence See, Institute for Infocomm Research
Patrick McEvoy, Technological University DublinFollow
Max Ammann, Technological University DublinFollow
Zhi Ning Chen, Institute for Infocomm Research

Document Type

Article

Rights

Available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike 4.0 International Licence

Publication Details

IET Microwaves, Antennas & Propagation. Volume 5, Issue 12, p.1408-1415. 2011.

Abstract

A compact patch applicator designed to enhance targeted energy coupling at 434 MHz is a key enabler for sensitizing temperature increments in body regions containing superficial tumours. A detailed FDTD body model is used to explore simulated RF coupling and temperature increments for typical clinical conditions. The antenna impedance matching, specific absorption rate and thermal distribution parameters are evaluated to identify applied performance outcomes. The analysis reveals physiological-RF coupling patterns for an optimised closely-coupled single element applicator.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-map.2010.0611

Recommended Citation

Curto, S. et al. (2011) In-Silico Hyperthermia Performance of a Near-Field Patch Antenna at Various Positions on a Human Body Model. IET Microwaves, Antennas & Propagation. Volume 5, no. 12, p.1408-1415. 2011. doi:10.1049/iet-map.2010.0611

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