RT Journal Article ID 0842b09c5cb97a09 A1 Bertram, John M. A1 Yang, Deshan A1 Converse, Mark C. A1 Webster, John G. A1 Mahvi, David M. T1 A Review of Coaxial-Based Interstitial Antennas for Hepatic Microwave Ablation JF Critical Reviews™ in Biomedical Engineering JO CRB YR 2006 FD 2006-07-01 VO 34 IS 3 SP 187 OP 213 AB Although surgical resection remains the gold standard for treatment of liver cancer, there is a growing need for alternative therapies. Microwave ablation (MWA) is an experimental procedure that has shown great promise for the treatment of unresectable tumors and exhibits many advantages over other alternatives to resection, such as radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation. However, the antennas used to deliver microwave power largely govern the effectiveness of MWA. Research has focused on coaxial-based interstitial antennas that can be classified as one of three types (dipole, slot, or monopole). Choked versions of these antennas have also been developed, which can produce localized power deposition in tissue and are ideal for the treatment of deep-seated hepatic tumors. PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/4b27cbfc562e21b8,4ff50a094b0d28fa,0842b09c5cb97a09.html