MR thermometry characterization of a hyperthermia ultrasound array designed using the <it>k</it>-space computational method

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ultrasound induced hyperthermia is a useful adjuvant to radiation therapy in the treatment of prostate cancer. A uniform thermal dose (43°C for 30 minutes) is required within the targeted cancerous volume for effective therapy. This...

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Main Authors: Lee Hotaik, Park Eun-Joo, Collins Christopher M, Al-Bataineh Osama M, Smith Nadine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-10-01
Series:BioMedical Engineering OnLine
Online Access:http://www.biomedical-engineering-online.com/content/5/1/56