A scanned, focused, multiple transducer ultrasonic system for localized hyperthermia treatments. 1987

International Journal of Hyperthermia : the Official Journal of European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology, North American Hyperthermia Group
Kullervo HynynenT Cetas

Abstract

A commercial diagnostic ultrasound scanner (Octoson) was modified for performing hyperthermia treatments. The temperature elevations were induced in tissues by four large, focused ultrasonic transducers whose common focal zone was scanned along a computer controlled path as determined from B-scan images. The system is described and the results of preliminary tests demonstrating some of its capabilities are given. Extensive tests with canine thighs and kidneys were performed. The blood flow to the kidneys was controllable, and thus tumours having different blood perfusion rates could be simulated. The results showed that the system is capable of inducing a local temperature maximum deep in tissues (up to 10 cm was tested) and that tissues with high perfusion rates could be heated.

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Sep 21, 2010·International Journal of Hyperthermia : the Official Journal of European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology, North American Hyperthermia Group·Paul R StaufferZeljko Vujaskovic
May 20, 2011·International Journal of Hyperthermia : the Official Journal of European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology, North American Hyperthermia Group·Kenneth R Foster, Joseph J Morrissey
Apr 23, 2013·Neuromodulation : Journal of the International Neuromodulation Society·Shaobo ChenLuming Li
Oct 18, 2019·International Journal of Hyperthermia : the Official Journal of European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology, North American Hyperthermia Group·L SebekeH Grüll
Mar 5, 2016·International Journal of Hyperthermia : the Official Journal of European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology, North American Hyperthermia Group·Paul R Stauffer, Gerard C van Rhoon
Jan 2, 2021·Heart Rhythm : the Official Journal of the Heart Rhythm Society·Babak NazerJonathan R Lindner

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