Hyperthermia applicator

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1977-11-21

1980-04-15

Michell, Robert W.

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Restrainers and immobilizers

A61N 502

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041978609

ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed an apparatus for hyperthermia treatment which distributes irradiating microwave signals into and throughout the treated tissue generating heat within the tissue at a substantially equal temperature distribution. The apparatus utilizes a hyperthermia applicator encased in a flexible material to conform to the surface of the tissue to be heated. The applicator provides microwave signals for irradiation into the treated tissue whereby substantially equal temperatures are generated throughout the treated tissue. The applicator further includes mode stirring to improve the distribution of heat more uniformly within the treated tissues.

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