3D rendering of SAR distributions from Thermotron RF-8 using a ray casting technique

Int J Hyperthermia. 1991 Jul-Aug;7(4):567-75. doi: 10.3109/02656739109034969.

Abstract

A comprehensive 3D visualization package developed for CT-based 3D radiation treatment planning has been modified to volume-render SAR data. The program accepts data from sequential thermographic thermometry measurements as well as calculated data from thermal models. In this presentation sample data obtained from a capacitive heating system 'Thermotron-RF8' is presented. This capability allows the generation of accurate standardized volumetric images of SAR and provides a valuable tool to better preplan hyperthermia treatments.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Humans
  • Hyperthermia, Induced / instrumentation*
  • Hyperthermia, Induced / methods
  • Models, Structural
  • Thermography