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Hyperthermia : recognition, prevention and treatment [E-Book]

Contributor(s): Series: Physiology - Laboratory and Clinical ResearchPublisher: [Hauppauge], New York : Nova Publishers, [2012]Description: 1 online resourceContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781617613807
  • 1617613800
Subject(s): NLM classification:
  • WB 152
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Contents:
HYPERTHERMIA ; HYPERTHERMIA ; CONTENTS ; PREFACE; ELECTROMAGNETIC HYPERTHERMIA TREATMENTS: TECHNOLOGY, MODELING AND EVALUATION OF APPLICATORS FOR CLINICAL USE ; ABSTRACT; INTRODUCTION ; 1. HYPERTHERMIA ; 2. HYPERTHERMIA CLASSIFICATION ; 2.1. Electromagnetic Techniques ; A) Local Hyperthermia ; B) Regional Hyperthermia ; C) Whole Body Hyperthermia ; D) Magnetic Fluid Hyperthermia (MFH) ; 3. HYPERTHERMIA: BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS ; A) Cellular Survival ; B) Tumor Conditions ; C) Thermotolerance ; 4. HYPERTHERMIA: PHYSICAL ASPECTS ; A) Wave Propagation in Tissue.
5. MODELING OF HYPERTHERMIA TREATMENTS 5.1. Modeling of EM Waves ; 5.2. Modeling of Bioheat Equation ; A) Continuum Models of the Bioheat Equation; B) Vascular Models of the Bioheat Equation ; 6. CLINICAL ASPECTS ; 6.1. Applicators Classification; A) Non-Invasive Applicators ; B) Invasive Applicators ; 6.2. Radiofrequency Generation Systems ; A) Thermometry System; B) Impedance Matching System ; 6.3. Quality Assurance Guideline and Protocols for Hyperthermia Treatments ; 6.3.1. Characterization of RF-Hyperthermia Applicators: SAR Distributions ; A) External Radiative Applicators.
One applicator Phantom to Evaluate the Applicator (SAR Distributions) ; Multi-Applicators ; B) Multi- Applicators for Deep Hyperthermia ; C) External RF Applicators ; Magnetic Field Applicators ; Inductive Applicators; Capacitive Heating Systems ; D) Interstitial and Intracavitary Applicators ; Interstitial Applicators ; Interstitial RF (Localized Current Field); Interstitial Ferromagnetic Seeds ; 6.3.2. Characterization of Applicators: Complementary Parameters ; Effective Field Size and Penetration Depth ; Power Efficiency ; Leakage Radiation ; Water Bolus; 6.3.3. Measurements Errors.
6.4. Hyperthermia Treatment Planning (HTP) CONCLUSION ; REFERENCES ; TECHNOLOGY IN ULTRASONIC HYPERTHERMIA ; ABSTRACT ; 1. INTRODUCTION ; 2 HYPERTHERMIA WITH ULTRASOUND ; 2.1. Mild or "Classical" Hyperthermia ; 2.2. High Temperature Hyperthermia and Ablation ; 3. ULTRASOUND PROPAGATION ; 3.1. Acoustic Wave Equation ; 3.2. Attenuation, Absorption and Scattering ; 3.3. Temperature Elevation by Ultrasound ; 4. ULTRASOUND GENERATION ; 4.1. Piezoelectric Materials ; 4.2. Types of Transducers ; 4.2.1. Plane Transducers ; 4.2.2. Arrays ; 4.2.3. Focused Transducers ; 5. HYPERTHERMIA PARAMETERS.
5.1. Acoustic Intensity 5.2 Acoustic Impedance ; 5.3. Specific Absorption Ratio ; 5.4. Thermal Dose ; 5.5. Standing Wave Ratio ; 5.6. Cavitation; 5.7. Parameters for Non-Focused Transducers ; 5.7.1. Effective Radiating Area ; 5.7.2. Beam Non-uniformity Ratio ; 5.7.3. Penetration Depth ; 5.8. Parameters for Focused Transducers; 5.8.1. Radius of Aperture and Radius of Curvature ; 5.8.3. Focus Size ; 6. HYPERTHERMIA SYSTEMS ; 6.1. Hyperthermia Using Planar Transducers ; 6.1.1. Non-Oncological Applications ; 6.1.2. Oncological Applications ; 6.2. Hyperthermia Using Focused Transducers.
Summary: Hyperthermia is an abnormally high body temperature, usually resulting from infection, medication, or head injury, and sometimes brought about intentionally to treat diseases, especially certain cancers. In this book, a variety of hyperthermia related physiological and pathological phenomena described. This book will help the readers comprehensive view on the basic and practical knowledge of hyperthermia.
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HYPERTHERMIA ; HYPERTHERMIA ; CONTENTS ; PREFACE; ELECTROMAGNETIC HYPERTHERMIA TREATMENTS: TECHNOLOGY, MODELING AND EVALUATION OF APPLICATORS FOR CLINICAL USE ; ABSTRACT; INTRODUCTION ; 1. HYPERTHERMIA ; 2. HYPERTHERMIA CLASSIFICATION ; 2.1. Electromagnetic Techniques ; A) Local Hyperthermia ; B) Regional Hyperthermia ; C) Whole Body Hyperthermia ; D) Magnetic Fluid Hyperthermia (MFH) ; 3. HYPERTHERMIA: BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS ; A) Cellular Survival ; B) Tumor Conditions ; C) Thermotolerance ; 4. HYPERTHERMIA: PHYSICAL ASPECTS ; A) Wave Propagation in Tissue.

5. MODELING OF HYPERTHERMIA TREATMENTS 5.1. Modeling of EM Waves ; 5.2. Modeling of Bioheat Equation ; A) Continuum Models of the Bioheat Equation; B) Vascular Models of the Bioheat Equation ; 6. CLINICAL ASPECTS ; 6.1. Applicators Classification; A) Non-Invasive Applicators ; B) Invasive Applicators ; 6.2. Radiofrequency Generation Systems ; A) Thermometry System; B) Impedance Matching System ; 6.3. Quality Assurance Guideline and Protocols for Hyperthermia Treatments ; 6.3.1. Characterization of RF-Hyperthermia Applicators: SAR Distributions ; A) External Radiative Applicators.

One applicator Phantom to Evaluate the Applicator (SAR Distributions) ; Multi-Applicators ; B) Multi- Applicators for Deep Hyperthermia ; C) External RF Applicators ; Magnetic Field Applicators ; Inductive Applicators; Capacitive Heating Systems ; D) Interstitial and Intracavitary Applicators ; Interstitial Applicators ; Interstitial RF (Localized Current Field); Interstitial Ferromagnetic Seeds ; 6.3.2. Characterization of Applicators: Complementary Parameters ; Effective Field Size and Penetration Depth ; Power Efficiency ; Leakage Radiation ; Water Bolus; 6.3.3. Measurements Errors.

6.4. Hyperthermia Treatment Planning (HTP) CONCLUSION ; REFERENCES ; TECHNOLOGY IN ULTRASONIC HYPERTHERMIA ; ABSTRACT ; 1. INTRODUCTION ; 2 HYPERTHERMIA WITH ULTRASOUND ; 2.1. Mild or "Classical" Hyperthermia ; 2.2. High Temperature Hyperthermia and Ablation ; 3. ULTRASOUND PROPAGATION ; 3.1. Acoustic Wave Equation ; 3.2. Attenuation, Absorption and Scattering ; 3.3. Temperature Elevation by Ultrasound ; 4. ULTRASOUND GENERATION ; 4.1. Piezoelectric Materials ; 4.2. Types of Transducers ; 4.2.1. Plane Transducers ; 4.2.2. Arrays ; 4.2.3. Focused Transducers ; 5. HYPERTHERMIA PARAMETERS.

5.1. Acoustic Intensity 5.2 Acoustic Impedance ; 5.3. Specific Absorption Ratio ; 5.4. Thermal Dose ; 5.5. Standing Wave Ratio ; 5.6. Cavitation; 5.7. Parameters for Non-Focused Transducers ; 5.7.1. Effective Radiating Area ; 5.7.2. Beam Non-uniformity Ratio ; 5.7.3. Penetration Depth ; 5.8. Parameters for Focused Transducers; 5.8.1. Radius of Aperture and Radius of Curvature ; 5.8.3. Focus Size ; 6. HYPERTHERMIA SYSTEMS ; 6.1. Hyperthermia Using Planar Transducers ; 6.1.1. Non-Oncological Applications ; 6.1.2. Oncological Applications ; 6.2. Hyperthermia Using Focused Transducers.

Hyperthermia is an abnormally high body temperature, usually resulting from infection, medication, or head injury, and sometimes brought about intentionally to treat diseases, especially certain cancers. In this book, a variety of hyperthermia related physiological and pathological phenomena described. This book will help the readers comprehensive view on the basic and practical knowledge of hyperthermia.

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