High-strength microwave antenna assemblies and methods of use are described herein. The microwave antenna has a radiating portion connected by a feedline to a power generating source, e.g., a generator. Proximal and distal radiating portions of the antenna assembly are separated by a junction member
High-strength microwave antenna assemblies and methods of use are described herein. The microwave antenna has a radiating portion connected by a feedline to a power generating source, e.g., a generator. Proximal and distal radiating portions of the antenna assembly are separated by a junction member. A reinforcing member is disposed within the junction member to increase structural rigidity.
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1. A microwave antenna assembly for applying microwave energy therapy, comprising: a proximal radiating portion having an inner conductor and an outer conductor, each extending therethrough, the inner conductor disposed within the outer conductor;a distal radiating portion disposed distally of the p
1. A microwave antenna assembly for applying microwave energy therapy, comprising: a proximal radiating portion having an inner conductor and an outer conductor, each extending therethrough, the inner conductor disposed within the outer conductor;a distal radiating portion disposed distally of the proximal radiating portion, with the inner conductor extending at least partially therein;a junction member having a longitudinal thickness, wherein at least a portion of the junction member is disposed between the proximal and distal radiating portions such that the inner conductor extends therethrough;a reinforcing member disposed longitudinally at least partially within the junction member and having a diameter greater than a diameter of the inner conductor to provide increased stiffness to the junction member; andat least one sensor selectively movable within a longitudinally-extending lumen defined through the inner conductor. 2. The microwave antenna assembly according to claim 1, wherein the inner conductor is disposed through a central channel defined through the reinforcing member. 3. The microwave antenna assembly according to claim 1, wherein the sensor includes a blunt distal tip. 4. The microwave antenna assembly according to claim 1, wherein the sensor includes a sharp distal tip configured to pierce tissue. 5. The microwave antenna assembly according to claim 1, wherein the sensor is a thermocouple configured to sense tissue temperature. 6. The microwave antenna assembly according to claim 1, wherein the sensor is configured to sense at least one of an electrical stimulus, a magnetic stimulus, an optical stimulus, a thermal stimulus, and a mechanical stimulus. 7. The microwave antenna assembly according to claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the sensor is configured to extend beyond a distal end of the microwave antenna. 8. The microwave antenna assembly according to claim 7, wherein at least a portion of the sensor assumes a curved configuration upon extending beyond the distal end of the microwave antenna. 9. The microwave antenna assembly according to claim 1, wherein the proximal radiating portion is covered at least in part by a cooling chamber configured to circulate a cooling fluid therein. 10. The microwave antenna assembly according to claim 9, wherein the sensor is disposed within the cooling chamber to sense the temperature of the cooling fluid. 11. The microwave antenna assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a conductor disposed on a distal end of the reinforcing member and configured to contact an inner perimeter of the distal radiating portion to electrically connect the inner conductor to the distal radiating portion. 12. The microwave antenna assembly according to claim 11, wherein the conductor is an electrically conductive wire that extends distally from the distal end of the reinforcing member. 13. The microwave antenna assembly according to claim 1, wherein the inner conductor extends through the junction member and is in electrical communication with the distal radiating portion. 14. The microwave antenna assembly according to claim 1, wherein the reinforcing member is axially-spaced from a tapered end of the distal radiating portion. 15. The microwave antenna assembly according to claim 1, wherein the proximal and distal radiating portions are threadingly coupled to the junction member. 16. A microwave antenna assembly for applying microwave energy therapy comprising: a proximal radiating portion having an inner conductor and an outer conductor, each extending therethrough, the inner conductor disposed within the outer conductor;a distal radiating portion disposed distally of the proximal radiating portion, with the inner conductor extending at least partially therein;a junction member having a longitudinal thickness, wherein at least a portion of the junction member is disposed between the proximal and distal radiating portions such that the inner conductor extends therethrough;a reinforcing member disposed longitudinally at least partially within the junction member and having a diameter greater than a diameter of the inner conductor to provide increased stiffness to the junction member, the reinforcing member defining a channel therethrough configured to receive the inner conductor therethrough; andat least one sensor selectively movable within a longitudinally-extending lumen defined through the inner conductor such that the at least one sensor is extendable beyond a distal end of the microwave antenna. 17. The microwave antenna assembly according to claim 16, wherein the sensor is a thermocouple configured to sense tissue temperature. 18. The microwave antenna assembly according to claim 16, wherein the sensor is disposed proximal of the proximal radiating portion. 19. The microwave antenna assembly according to claim 16, wherein the sensor includes a junction at a distal tip thereof. 20. The microwave antenna assembly according to claim 19, wherein the junction is generally round.
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