Publication Type : Conference Proceedings
Publisher : 2017 1st IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Bio Conference, IMBioC 2017, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Source : 2017 1st IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Bio Conference, IMBioC 2017, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., Gothenburg, Sweden (2017)
ISBN : 9781538617137
Keywords : Bone, Circular waveguides, Craniosynostosis, Design parameters, Frequency of operation, Microwave reflectivity, Non-invasive monitoring, Open-ended circular waveguides, Optimal design parameters, Pediatrics, Simulated interactions, Surgery, Waveguides
Campus : Bengaluru
School : School of Engineering
Department : Electronics and Communication
Year : 2017
Abstract : This article deals with design parameters of open ended circular waveguide (OECW) for non-invasive monitoring of skull healing in pediatric craniosynostosis patients post cranial surgery. The surgery involves removal of one or a set of bone flaps from the patient's skull. The defect thus created is filled with bone dust and heals by itself over time but complications like non-unions could occur, thereby, necessitating regular monitoring of the healing process. In this article, results of the simulated interaction of the waveguide with the skull healing are presented. Extensive optimization process is performed to arrive at optimal design parameters of the waveguide. Frequency of operation and the material that fills the waveguide are investigated to improve the sensitivity of detection and enhance the monitoring of three different stages of cranial healing. © 2017 IEEE.
Cite this Research Publication : P. Mathur, Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup, and R. Augustine, “Design of open ended circular waveguide for non-invasive monitoring of cranial healing in pediatric craniosynostosis”, in 2017 1st IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Bio Conference, IMBioC 2017, Gothenburg, Sweden, 2017.