Application of the ESHO-QA guidelines for determining the performance of the LCA superficial hyperthermia heating system.
Carolina Carrapiço-SeabraMattia De LazzariAbdelali AmezianeGerard C van RhoonHana Dobšíček TrefnáSergio CurtoPublished in: International journal of hyperthermia : the official journal of European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology, North American Hyperthermia Group (2023)
The LCAs passed all QA guidelines requirements for superficial hyperthermia delivery when used singularly or in an array configuration. A further characterization of parameters such as antenna efficiency and heat transfer coefficients would be beneficial for translating experimental results to simulated values. Implementing the QA guidelines was time-consuming and demanding, requiring careful preparation and correct setup of antenna elements.