PhotonIcs and Electromagnetics Research Symposium,
also known as Progress In Electromagnetics Research Symposium
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Published: 2015-07-09
Study of Hot Spots by Oncological Patients with Metal Implants in Head and Neck Region
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Proceedings of 2015 Photonics & Electromagnetics Research Symposium, Prague, July 6 - 9,Page(s)2593-2597
Abstract
The purpose of this contribution is to study the risk of unwanted hotspots around metallic implants in head and neck area of the new waveguide applicator system. Metallic im- plants may interact with the EM field. The reaction rate depends on the implants dimensions.
Citation
Ondrej Fiser, Ilja Merunka, Lucie Vojackova, and Jan Vrba, "Study of Hot Spots by Oncological Patients with Metal Implants in Head and Neck Region," Proceedings of 2015 Photonics & Electromagnetics Research Symposium, Prague, July 6 - 9,Page(s)2593-2597
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