A flexible optimization tool for hyperthermia treatments with RF phased array systems

International Journal of Hyperthermia

Volumn 18, Issue 2, 2002, Pages 73-85

  Wiersma, J ^a   Van Maarseveen, R A M ^a   Van Dijk, J D P ^a  

^a ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTER   (Netherlands)

Author keywords

Hyperthermia; RF; Treatment optimization

Indexed keywords

AMPLITUDE MODULATION; ARTICLE; BODY TEMPERATURE; CLINICAL PROTOCOL; CLINICAL TRIAL; CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL; CONTROLLED STUDY; ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD; EXCITATION; FREQUENCY MODULATION; HUMAN; HUMAN TISSUE; HYPERTHERMIC THERAPY; PAIN; PROCESS OPTIMIZATION; RADIOFREQUENCY; STRUCTURE ANALYSIS; TISSUE INJURY; TISSUE PERFUSION; TREATMENT PLANNING; TUMOR; TUMOR VOLUME;

HYPERTHERMIA, INDUCED; PATIENT CARE PLANNING; RADIO WAVES;

EID: 0036121765     PISSN: 02656736     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02656730110091847     Document Type: Article

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