Abstract
Abstract
Radiofrequency ablation is an interventional technique that in
recent years has come to be employed in very different medical fields, such as the
elimination of cardiac arrhythmias or the destruction of tumors in different
locations. In order to investigate and develop new techniques, and also to improve
those currently employed, theoretical models and computer simulations are a powerful
tool since they provide vital information on the electrical and thermal behavior of
ablation rapidly and at low cost. In the future they could even help to plan
individual treatment for each patient. This review analyzes the state-of-the-art in
theoretical modeling as applied to the study of radiofrequency ablation techniques.
Firstly, it describes the most important issues involved in this methodology,
including the experimental validation. Secondly, it points out the present
limitations, especially those related to the lack of an accurate characterization of
the biological tissues. After analyzing the current and future benefits of this
technique it finally suggests future lines and trends in the research of this
area.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging,Biomedical Engineering,General Medicine,Biomaterials,Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
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