High Fidelity Computer Models for Prospective Treatment Planning of RF Ablation with in vitro Experimental Correlation

摘要

PurposeTo evaluate the accuracy of computer simulation in predicting the thermal damage region produced by a radiofrequency (RF) ablation procedure in an in vitro perfused bovine liver model. The thermal dose end point in the liver model is used to quantitatively assess computer prediction for use in prospective treatment planning of RF ablation procedures.