[Microwaves hyperthermia. Preliminary experimental results].
OBJECTIVE
The main aim of this study was to present a way of designing a hyperthermia device based on microwaves, which will be used for cancer treatment in association with radiotherapy.


METHODS
A hyperthermia device with two parts - the electrical part and the mechanical support--was built. The surface temperature distribution was evaluated using a plastic material with micro-pockets filled with water.


RESULTS
The experimental results were obtained by measuring the temperature in each micro-pocket. These values helped to evaluate the surface temperature distribution and to delimit the region with useful temperature.
Munteanu
Anca
A
Facultatea de Bioinginerie Medicală, Universitatea de Mediciniă si Farmacie "Gr. T. Popa", Iaşi.
Munteanu
Fl
F
Bild
E
E
Gasner
P
P
D006801:Humans; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008872:Microwaves / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy