Coaxial applicator for microwave hyperthermia
US4204549A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 1977 |
| Grant date | May 27, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 1997 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01K7/04
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for hyperthermia treatment provides transmission of microwave energy for irradiation of tissues and simultaneous and concurrent and continuous measurement of the temperature of the heated tissues at the site of the treatment. The microwave energy is supplied to the site of treated tissue by a coaxial applicator which is positioned near the tissue.
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