A multi-institution study: comparison of the heating patterns of five different MR-guided deep hyperthermia systems using an anthropomorphic phantom.
Sergio CurtoHendrik Thijmen MulderBassim AklanOliver MilsManfred SchmidtUlf LamprechtMichael PellerRuediger WessalowskiLars Hartwin LindnerRainer FietkauDaniel ZipsNetteke van HoltheMartine FranckenaMargarethus Marius PaulidesGerard C van RhoonPublished in: International journal of hyperthermia : the official journal of European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology, North American Hyperthermia Group (2021)
Anthropomorphic phantoms were used to perform QA-measurements of MR-guided hyperthermia systems operating in MR-scanners of different brands. Comparable heating profiles are shown for the five evaluated institutions. Subcentimeter differences in position substantially affected the results when evaluating the heating patterns. Integration of advanced phantoms and precise positioning in QA-guidelines should be evaluated to guarantee the best quality patient care.