| abstract |
A microwave apparatus for clinical hyperthermia in endogenous thermotherapy comprises a radiofrequency electromagnetic energy generator (1), an applicator (3) comprising a ridged conical-horn antenna (31) for administration of the electromagnetic energy, a skin temperature sensor (4) comprising insulating and preamplificating means (41), a bag (32) waterproof connected to the radiant opening of the antenna (31) and made of flexible dielectric material transparent to radiofrequency signals up to 500MHz and containing a thermoregulatory fluid with forced circulation and adjustable temperature and pressure; a control unit (6) comprising a microprocessor, an operator panel (82) and a personal computer (9), if any, for setting, control, processing and display of the processing data and driving of the peripheral elements. |