Title :
Microwave Thermotherapy for the Treatment of Human Brain Cancer
Author :
Winter, A. ; Laing, J. ; Paglione, R. ; Sterzer, F. ; Engler, P.
fDate :
May 31 1983-June 3 1983
Abstract :
Microwave apparatus for thermotherapy of human brain cancer ia described. Key components of this apparatus are coaxial applicators that fit into 16-gauge tubes or needles (ID=l.32 mm) and can be inserted into the brain with minimum damage to healthy tissues. The case history of a patient treated with this apparatus is presented in some detail.
Keywords :
Applicators; Cancer; Coaxial components; Electromagnetic heating; Humans; Hyperthermia; Medical treatment; Microwave technology; Neoplasms; Temperature measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1983 IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1983.1130850
