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The effect of insertion depth on the theoretical SAR patterns of 915 MHz dipole antenna arrays for hyperthermia
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | James, B. J. Strohbehn, J. W. Mechling, J. A. Trembly, B. S. Trembly, Stuart |
| Copyright Year | 1989 |
| Description | Journal: International Journal of Hyperthermia Interstitial microwave antenna array hyperthermia (IMAAH) is presently used clinically in the treatment of cancer. This paper presents the theoretical specific absorption rate (SAR) patterns of 915 MHz microwave antenna arrays for varying insertion depths. The antennas were oriented in a 2 x 2 cm square array. Insertion depth, defined as distance from skin to antenna tip, ranged from 5.9 to 17.6 cm. Two different antenna configurations were considered. In the first the antenna had a distal section a quarter-wavelength long (resonant case), while the second had a distal section approximately 13% longer than a quarter-wavelength (non-resonant case). SAR patterns were calculated from theoretical expressions, and displayed as lines of constant SAR normalized to the maximum SAR value in the array. The results show that regions of concentrated power deposition or 'hotspots' occurred in the centre of the array and moved in a complex but predictable fashion as insertion depth was varied. For insertion depths shorter than a resonant half-wavelength, there occurred one hotspot distal to the antenna junctions. As insertion depth was increased beyond a resonant half-wavelength, the hotspot moved proximal to the antenna junctions and eventually split in two. For depths very much longer than a resonant half-wavelength a hotspot centred about the antenna junction dominated the SAR pattern. For the resonant case the maximum SAR was often along the central axis of the array, while for the non-resonant case the maximum SAR was at the antennas with a local maximum on the central axis. |
| Related Links | http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.3109/02656738909140498 |
| Ending Page | 747 |
| Page Count | 15 |
| Starting Page | 733 |
| ISSN | 02656736 |
| e-ISSN | 14645157 |
| DOI | 10.3109/02656738909140498 |
| Journal | International Journal of Hyperthermia |
| Issue Number | 6 |
| Volume Number | 5 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 1989-01-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Journal: International Journal of Hyperthermia Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging Insertion Depth |
| Content Type | Text |
| Subject | Physiology Physiology (medical) Cancer Research Radiological and Ultrasound Technology |
