Whole body hyperthermia with a microwave regional boost: unexpected toxicity in the pig.
An animal model was used to investigate the potential for delivering a regional temperature boost using microwave energy after whole body hyperthermia had been induced in a pig using low density, radiant heat. Thermal profiles and an unexpected toxicity in the region of the microwave energy deposition, which included the heart and liver, are reported.
D000818:Animals; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008872:Microwaves / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013552:Swine