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Differential geometry, a possible avenue for thermal ablation in oncology?

Authors :
A. Manapany
L. Didier
L. Moueddene
B. Berche
S. Fumeron
Source :
Condensed Matter Physics, Vol 27, Iss 3 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Institute for Condensed Matter Physics, 2024.

Abstract

We report a model for hyperthermia therapies based on heat diffusion in a biological tissue containing a topological defect. Biological tissues behave like active liquid crystals with the presence of topological defects which are likely to anchor tumors during the metastatic phase of cancer evolution and the therapy challenge is to destroy the cancer cells without damaging surrounding healthy tissues. The defect creates an effective non-Euclidean geometry for low-energy excitations, modifying the bio-heat equation. Applications to protocols of thermal ablation for various biological tissues (liver, prostate, and skin) is analyzed and discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1607324X and 22249079
Volume :
27
Issue :
3
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Condensed Matter Physics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.447a47dda451fa53543ea1769c24c
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5488/cmp.27.33201