This communication describes the ongoing efforts towards the assessment of microwave imaging as a tool for real-time monitoring of thermal ablation treatments. In particular, the ex-vivo experimental set-up adopted for the validation is described, and the results of a preliminary experiment are shown. Notably, by analyzing pre- and post-ablation treatment data it is possible to recognize the footprint of the interface between the ablated and not-ablated tissue, making it possible to estimate the boundary of the treated area.

Towards an experimental validation of microwave imaging monitoring of thermal ablation treatments

Scapaticci Rosa;Cavagnaro Marta;Lopresto Vanni;Crocco Lorenzo
2018

Abstract

This communication describes the ongoing efforts towards the assessment of microwave imaging as a tool for real-time monitoring of thermal ablation treatments. In particular, the ex-vivo experimental set-up adopted for the validation is described, and the results of a preliminary experiment are shown. Notably, by analyzing pre- and post-ablation treatment data it is possible to recognize the footprint of the interface between the ablated and not-ablated tissue, making it possible to estimate the boundary of the treated area.
2018
Istituto per il Rilevamento Elettromagnetico dell'Ambiente - IREA
Cancer treatment
Image-guided therapy
Microwave imaging
Microwave thermal ablation
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