Creation of three-dimensional patient models for hyperthermia treatment planning.
biomechanical · Level V
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Abstract
The finite difference time domain (FDTD) method has been used to simulate hyperthermia treatment using the Sigma-60 applicator of the BSD-2000 Hyperthermia System. In order to use this simulation capability in treatment planning, a detailed anatomical representation of the patient must be created. This paper describes a system developed to create such models from the CT scans of the patients and then display the results of the simulation. About a day and a half is required to create a patient model.
Medical subject headings
- Computer Simulation
- Hyperthermia, Induced
- Models, Biological
- Neoplasms