Radiofrequency tumor ablation: insight into improved efficacy using computer modeling.
OBJECTIVE
To use computer modeling of the Bio-Heat equation to demonstrate factors influencing RF ablation tissue heating.


CONCLUSIONS
Computer modeling demonstrates the importance of energy deposition, tumor and background tissue electrical and thermal conductivity, and perfusion on RF ablation outcomes.
Liu
Zhengjun
Z
Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 1 Deaconess Rd., WCC 308B, Boston, MA 02215, USA.
Lobo
S Melvyn
SM
Humphries
Stanley
S
Horkan
Clare
C
Solazzo
Stephanie A
SA
Hines-Peralta
Andrew U
AU
Lenkinski
Robert E
RE
Goldberg
S Nahum
SN
D017115:Catheter Ablation; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004553:Electric Conductivity; D020342:Finite Element Analysis; D006801:Humans; D009336:Necrosis; D015641:Radiography, Interventional