Local application tumor treatment apparatus
US5197940A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 1990 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2010 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/406
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is apparatus and method for treating prostate tumors. The apparatus includes a platform on which the patient may be seated. An electromagnetic coil is disposed beneath the platform and creates a field that acts on thermoseeds placed in the tumor. The method includes inductively heating the thermoseeds which heat the tumor cells to a temperature of between 45.degree. and 50.degree. C.
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