Evaluation of a Therapeutic Direct-Contact 915-MHz Microwave Applicator for Effective Deep-Tissue Heating in Humans

Justus F. Lehmann; Arthur W. Guy; Jerry B. Stonebridge; Barbara J. Lateur

doi:10.1109/TMTT.1978.1129438

Evaluation of a Therapeutic Direct-Contact 915-MHz Microwave Applicator for Effective Deep-Tissue Heating in Humans

Justus F. Lehmann, Arthur W. Guy, Jerry B. Stonebridge, Barbara J. Lateur

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Abstract

A 13-cm square direct-contact microwave applicator which operates at 915 MHz was evaluated in tissue models and human volunteers to determine its therapeutic effectiveness. It was found that the applicator with radome-and forced-air cooling selectively elevates temperatures in muscles (1–2 cm) to 43-45oC. At this higher range of temperature, certain physiologic responses such as an increase in blood flow are produced. The applicator may also be used to heat malignant tumors of muscle.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	556-563
Number of pages	8
Journal	IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques
Volume	26
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/TMTT.1978.1129438
State	Published - Aug 1978
Externally published	Yes

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