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Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Oncology
  • Therapeutic Technologies

Background:

  • Hyperthermia treatment efficacy relies on achieving precise temperatures in the target area.
  • Controlled and conformal heating is essential for effective deep hyperthermia systems.
  • Quality assurance (QA) is critical for evaluating the performance of hyperthermia devices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comprehensive multi-institutional QA evaluation of deep hyperthermia devices.
  • To assess the controlled and conformal heating capabilities of BSD-Sigma 60 and Sigma Eye applicators.
  • To establish proposed minimum acceptable values for key quality parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Six European institutions performed QA measurements on BSD-Sigma 60 and Sigma Eye deep hyperthermia applicators.
  • Thermal distribution was assessed in homogeneous phantoms using integrated mapping thermometry after 10 minutes of heating.
  • Evaluated parameters included temperature increase, focus location accuracy, and focus symmetry.

Main Results:

  • 43 out of 54 measurements were analyzed, with most applicators achieving a 6°C temperature increase in 10 minutes.
  • Mean deviations from the intended heating location were -1.4 ± 1.6 cm (Sigma 60) and 1.5 ± 1.4 cm (Sigma Eye).
  • Radial temperature profile differences were 6.2 ± 4.5% (Sigma 60) and 5.9 ± 4.4% (Sigma Eye), indicating acceptable symmetry.

Conclusions:

  • Deep hyperthermia device measurements were reproducible and met acceptable quality parameter values.
  • Potential inaccuracies may stem from mapping thermometry systems rather than the heating devices themselves.
  • A standardized QA protocol and recommendations are proposed for future deep hyperthermia assessments.