Low power x-ray source with implantable probe for treatment of brain tumors
US5369679A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for treating a brain tumor in a patient, which includes an x-ray source of preselected or preprogrammed duration and intensity assembled in combination with a reference frame. The reference frame can be, for example, a stereotactic frame. The apparatus allows accurate positioning of the x-ray source within or adjacent to the desired region to be irradiated in the brain of the patient.
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