Title :
A 9.2 GHz microwave applicator for the treatment of menorrhagia
Author :
Feldberg, I.B. ; Cronin, N.J.
Author_Institution :
Microsulis plc, Waterlooville, UK
Abstract :
We report on the design, analysis and clinical use of a 9.2 GHz medical applicator specifically developed for the purpose of endometrial ablation in the treatment of menorrhagia. The technique of endometrial ablation is introduced. Experimental and clinical trials are summarised.
Keywords :
biomedical equipment; biothermics; microwave devices; microwave heating; radiation therapy; 9.2 GHz; SHF microwave applicator; clinical use; endometrial ablation; medical applicator; menorrhagia; Abdomen; Aging; Applicators; Blood; Dielectrics; Pathology; Physics; Programmable control; Radio frequency; Surgery;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1998 IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4471-5
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1998.705100
