Research and Development of Hyperthermia Machines for Present and Future Clinical Needs

H. Kato Department of Radiological Sciences and, Technology Hiroshima Prefectural College of Health and Welfare, 1-1 Gaukuen-machi, Mihara, 723, Japan

T. Koyama Department of Radiological Sciences and, Technology Hiroshima Prefectural College of Health and Welfare, 1-1 Gaukuen-machi, Mihara, 723, Japan

Y. Nikawa Department of Electrical Engineering, The National Defense Academy, 1-10-20 Hashirimizu, Yokosuka, 239, Japan

M. Saito Department of Information and Communication Engineering College of Engineering, Tokyo Denki University, 2-2 Kanda Nishiki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101, Japan

Abstract

This article describes the clinical problems encountered with the use of hyperthermia equipment and the requisites in the development of more advanced systems. A summary of the trends in the development of hyperthermia equipment is presented. In addition, a description from the physical point of view is included for the design of new applicators for deep heating.

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