Abstract
Monitoring of RF hyperthermia treatment by means of Magnetic Resonance Imaging is the logical thing to do. MRI is a versatile imaging modality capable of imaging anatomy, physiology and moreover, temperature. Thus, detailed treatment monitoring of hyperthermia becomes possible. In the last 10 to 15 years various successful MRI/hyperthermia systems have been built. In this same period, RF technology in MRI has undergone a tremendous expansion. This growth originates mainly from the RF challenges of going towards higher magnetic field strengths. Some of these developments offer very new exciting opportunities for hyperthermia and especially for hybrid MRI/hyperthermia systems. In this paper we discuss some of these prospects paving the way to next generation hybrid hyperthermia/MRI systems
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | European Microwave Week 2012 |
Subtitle of host publication | "Space for Microwaves", EuMW 2012, Conference Proceedings - 42nd European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2012 |
Place of Publication | Piscataway, NJ |
Publisher | IEEE |
Pages | 632-635 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-2-87487-027-9, 978-2-87487-026-2 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-4673-2215-7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 42nd European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2012 - Amsterdam, Netherlands Duration: 29 Oct 2012 → 1 Nov 2012 Conference number: 42 |
Conference
Conference | 42nd European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2012 |
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Abbreviated title | EuMC |
Country/Territory | Netherlands |
City | Amsterdam |
Period | 29/10/12 → 1/11/12 |
Other | Held as Part of 15th European Microwave Week, EuMW 2012 |
Keywords
- Hyperthermia
- MRI
- Radiofrequency fields