An MR-compatible printed Yagi-Uda antenna for a phased array hyperthemia applicator

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 7th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EUCAP), 8-12 April 2013, Gothenborg, Sweden
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event7th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP 2013) - Gothenburg, Sweden
Duration: 8 Apr 201312 Apr 2013
http://www.eucap2013.org/

Conference

Conference7th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP 2013)
Abbreviated titleEuCAP 2013
Country/TerritorySweden
CityGothenburg
Period8/04/1312/04/13
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