Catheter apparatus, brachytherapy system and method using the same
US10335610B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/1016
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present application relates to a catheter apparatus including a tubular member, and four or more fluid-flow pipe members, each having a proximal end and a distal end, and each being disposed around a periphery of the tubular member along an axial direction thereof. Each of the four or more fluid-flow pipe members is provided with an independent positioning member at the distal end thereof, and the number of positioning members is four or more. A brachytherapy system and a method of reducing area of radiation exposure of normal tissue in a brachytherapy treatment using the catheter apparatus are also disclosed.
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