Abstract
Magnetic resonance (MR) thermometry guided hyperthermia has a strong potential to make the heat delivery to the tumor more selective. For head and neck hyperthermia, the Hypercollar was developed that allows focused, tumor-conformal, heating. To replace current dose assessment using invasive probes, an MR compatible Hypercollar is being designed. The conducting backplane of current patch antennas make MR imaging impossible. In this study, we developed a printed Yagi-Uda antenna for the 433 MHz ISM band that is inherently MR compatible. Proper design makes it very small in dimensions and allows it to work without a backplane. Parameter studies using simulation tools were performed to validate its properties under clinical conditions. Subsequently, a prototype was manufactured and reflection coefficient was measured and compared to simulations. Simulations and measurements show a good agreement and indicate that the antenna meets with the investigated specifications.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 7th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EUCAP), 8-12 April 2013, Gothenborg, Sweden |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Event | 7th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP 2013) - Gothenburg, Sweden Duration: 8 Apr 2013 → 12 Apr 2013 http://www.eucap2013.org/ |
Conference
Conference | 7th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP 2013) |
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Abbreviated title | EuCAP 2013 |
Country/Territory | Sweden |
City | Gothenburg |
Period | 8/04/13 → 12/04/13 |
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