Radiofrequency Tumor Ablation: Insight into Improved Efficacy Using Computer Modeling

Radiofrequency Tumor Ablation: Insight into Improved Efficacy Using Computer Modeling

To use computer modeling of the Bio-Heat equation to demonstrate factors influencing RF ablation tissue heating. Computer modeling demonstrates the importance of energy deposition, tumor and background tissue electrical and thermal conductivity, and perfusion on RF ablation outcomes.

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of roentgenology (1976) 2005-04, Vol.184 (4), p.1347-1352
Hauptverfasser: Liu, Zhengjun, Lobo, S. Melvyn, Humphries, Stanley, Horkan, Clare, Solazzo, Stephanie A, Hines-Peralta, Andrew U, Lenkinski, Robert E, Goldberg, S. Nahum
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biological and medical sciences
Catheter Ablation
Computer Simulation
Electric Conductivity
Finite Element Analysis
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Medical sciences
Necrosis
Radiography, Interventional
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Zusammenfassung:To use computer modeling of the Bio-Heat equation to demonstrate factors influencing RF ablation tissue heating. Computer modeling demonstrates the importance of energy deposition, tumor and background tissue electrical and thermal conductivity, and perfusion on RF ablation outcomes.
ISSN:0361-803X
1546-3141
DOI:10.2214/ajr.184.4.01841347