Theoretical study for the treatment of pancreatic cancer using electric pulses

Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2009:2009:5997-6000. doi: 10.1109/IEMBS.2009.5333140.

Abstract

Through the development of numerical models, this study describes how Non-Thermal Irreversible Electroporation (N-TIRE) of the pancreas presents certain challenges that can be alleviated through the use of non-puncturing plate electrodes and ultra-short electric pulses.

MeSH terms

  • Computer Simulation
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy / methods*
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Humans
  • Models, Biological*
  • Pancreas / physiopathology*
  • Pancreas / radiation effects
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / physiopathology*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Therapy, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome