Specific absorption rate investigation of different EBG-M applicator structures for non-invasive hyperthermia cancer treatment procedure

The paper presents the results of an investigation of the effects of specific absorption rate (SAR) when applicators (antennas) are used in non-invasive hyperthermia cancer treatment procedure. Several different applicator structures were constructed and the SAR simulation was observed. Rectangular...

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Main Authors: Lias, K., Buniyamin, N., Ahmad Narihan, M.Z
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Published: Springer-Verlag 2016
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Online Access:http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/11503/
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author Lias, K.
Buniyamin, N.
Ahmad Narihan, M.Z
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Ahmad Narihan, M.Z
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description The paper presents the results of an investigation of the effects of specific absorption rate (SAR) when applicators (antennas) are used in non-invasive hyperthermia cancer treatment procedure. Several different applicator structures were constructed and the SAR simulation was observed. Rectangular and circular microstrip applicators were initially designed, and then an EBG and water bolus structure was integrated with the applicator. This applicator termed EBG-M applicator was constructed and its SAR simulation was observed using the SEMCAD X solver software. The results indicated that the EBG-M applicators provided better SAR distribution pattern, where the EBG-M with rectangular structures offered better focusing capability, which reduced the unwanted hot spots at the surrounding healthy tissues. Meanwhile, the EBG-M with circular structure obtained better penetration depth. In addition, when the water bolus is added to the structure, it resulted in shaping the SAR contour and provided a cooler environment which then reduced the skin burn problem during the treatment.
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spelling unimas-115032016-10-21T02:48:55Z http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/11503/ Specific absorption rate investigation of different EBG-M applicator structures for non-invasive hyperthermia cancer treatment procedure Lias, K. Buniyamin, N. Ahmad Narihan, M.Z R Medicine (General) T Technology (General) The paper presents the results of an investigation of the effects of specific absorption rate (SAR) when applicators (antennas) are used in non-invasive hyperthermia cancer treatment procedure. Several different applicator structures were constructed and the SAR simulation was observed. Rectangular and circular microstrip applicators were initially designed, and then an EBG and water bolus structure was integrated with the applicator. This applicator termed EBG-M applicator was constructed and its SAR simulation was observed using the SEMCAD X solver software. The results indicated that the EBG-M applicators provided better SAR distribution pattern, where the EBG-M with rectangular structures offered better focusing capability, which reduced the unwanted hot spots at the surrounding healthy tissues. Meanwhile, the EBG-M with circular structure obtained better penetration depth. In addition, when the water bolus is added to the structure, it resulted in shaping the SAR contour and provided a cooler environment which then reduced the skin burn problem during the treatment. Springer-Verlag 2016 Article PeerReviewed Lias, K. and Buniyamin, N. and Ahmad Narihan, M.Z (2016) Specific absorption rate investigation of different EBG-M applicator structures for non-invasive hyperthermia cancer treatment procedure. IFMBE Proceedings, 56. pp. 103-106. ISSN 1680-0737 http://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?view=basic&eid=2-s2.0-84952784272&origin=resultslist DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-0266-3_21
spellingShingle R Medicine (General)
T Technology (General)
Lias, K.
Buniyamin, N.
Ahmad Narihan, M.Z
Specific absorption rate investigation of different EBG-M applicator structures for non-invasive hyperthermia cancer treatment procedure
title Specific absorption rate investigation of different EBG-M applicator structures for non-invasive hyperthermia cancer treatment procedure
title_full Specific absorption rate investigation of different EBG-M applicator structures for non-invasive hyperthermia cancer treatment procedure
title_fullStr Specific absorption rate investigation of different EBG-M applicator structures for non-invasive hyperthermia cancer treatment procedure
title_full_unstemmed Specific absorption rate investigation of different EBG-M applicator structures for non-invasive hyperthermia cancer treatment procedure
title_short Specific absorption rate investigation of different EBG-M applicator structures for non-invasive hyperthermia cancer treatment procedure
title_sort specific absorption rate investigation of different ebg-m applicator structures for non-invasive hyperthermia cancer treatment procedure
topic R Medicine (General)
T Technology (General)
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