Table IV.
Parameters and outcomes for patient anatomy hyperthermia simulations.
| Case | Transducer Configuration | Freq. (MHz) | Applied intensity (W/cm2) | Max tumor temp. (°C) | Cooling water temp. (°C) | Volume, % tumor > 40/43°C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tubular (80° sector) | 1 | 2.8 | 45.0 | 25 | 4.1 cm3, 95.0%/1.4 cm3, 32.8% |
| 2 | Planar | 1.5 | 1.5 | 45.0 | 20 | 3.7 cm3, 86.5%/0.9 cm3, 20.4% |
| 3 | Planar | 1.5 | 1.7 | 45.0 | 25 | 7.6 cm3, 20.4%/1.4 cm3, 3.8% |
| 4 | Planar | 1.5 | 1.6 | 45.0 | 25 | 11.6 cm3, 66.6%/2.4 cm3, 13.7% |