Evaluation of a Therapeutic Direct-Contact 915-MHz Microwave Applicator for Effective Deep-Tissue Heating in Humans

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A 13-cm square direct-contact microwave applicator which operates at 915 MHz was evaluated in tissue models and human volunteers to determine its therapeutic effectiveness. It was found that the applicator with radome-and forced-air cooling selectively elevates temperatures in muscles (1–2 cm) to 43-45oC. At this higher range of temperature, certain physiologic responses such as an increase in blood flow are produced. The applicator may also be used to heat malignant tumors of muscle. Copyright © 1978 by The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.

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Lehmann, J. F., Guy, A. W., Stonebridge, J. B., & Lateur, B. J. (1978). Evaluation of a Therapeutic Direct-Contact 915-MHz Microwave Applicator for Effective Deep-Tissue Heating in Humans. IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, 26(8), 556–563. https://doi.org/10.1109/TMTT.1978.1129438

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