Abstract
Software was developed for the 3D simulation of SAR distribution for a 500kHz localized current field hyperthermia system to be used in patients with carcinoma of the cervix. This hyperthermia system was specifically designed for use with a modified Fletcher-Suit intracavitary applicator. It consists of software modules for data input, tetrahedral grid generation and a numerical calculation of SAR distribution using an adaptive, multilevel finite element code. The AVS (Advanced Visual System, Inc.) system was used for the visual presentation of the results. A quasi-static approach was employed for the determination of SAR distribution. Results of the performed numerical tests were presented and they showed an important, clinically relevant ability to obtain a selective power deposition. This selective power deposition depended on the applicator geometry, i.e. the distance between the components of a Fletcher-Suit applicator and their relative position and the use of different modes of excitation.
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