Computational modeling of microwave ablation with thermal accelerants.

To develop a computational model of microwave ablation (MWA) with a thermal accelerant gel and apply the model toward interpreting experimental observations in A 3D coupled electromagnetic-heat transfer model was implemented to characterize thermal profiles within Measured electrical conductivity of the HeatSYNC gel was ∼83% higher compared to liver at room temperature, with positive linear temperature dependency, indicating increased microwave absorption within HeatSYNC gel compared to tissue. In Computational models of MWA with thermal accelerants provide insight into the impact of accelerant on MWA, and with further development, could predict ablations with a variety of gel injection sites.