DocumentCode
2679304
Title
Microwave Thermotherapy for the Treatment of Human Brain Cancer
Author
Winter, A. ; Laing, J. ; Paglione, R. ; Sterzer, F. ; Engler, P.
fYear
1983
fDate
May 31 1983-June 3 1983
Firstpage
180
Lastpage
182
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1983 IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location
Boston, MA, USA
ISSN
0149-645X
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/MWSYM.1983.1130850
Filename
1130850
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