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A new hemostatic device utilizing a novel transmission structure for delivery of adrenaline and microwave energy at 5.8 GHz

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 June 2017

Shaun C. Preston*
Affiliation:
Medical Microwave Systems Research Group, School of Electronic Engineering, Bangor, UK Creo Medical Ltd., Chepstow, UK
Malcolm White
Affiliation:
Creo Medical Ltd., Chepstow, UK
Brian Saunders
Affiliation:
St Marks Hospital, Harrow, UK
Zacharias Tsiamoulos
Affiliation:
St Marks Hospital, Harrow, UK
Christoper P. Hancock
Affiliation:
Medical Microwave Systems Research Group, School of Electronic Engineering, Bangor, UK Creo Medical Ltd., Chepstow, UK
*
Corresponding author: S.C. Preston Email: s.preston@bangor.ac.uk

Abstract

A novel transmission line structure has been developed to facilitate the delivery of both adrenaline and microwave energy to achieve hemostasis. A proximal end impedance transformer and radiative tip have been designed and manufactured to provide good match between the novel hollow transmission line and the microwave source and tissue, respectively. Further consideration of the challenges and problems encountered along with evidence of successful microwave energy delivery at 5.8 GHz into porcine liver model providing a controlled and focused coagulation zone of approximately 5 mm.

Type
Research Papers
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press and the European Microwave Association 2017 

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