X-ray device having a dilation structure for delivering localized radiation to an interior of a body
US6095966A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2235/205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Generally, the present invention provides a device for insertion into a body of a subject being treated to deliver localized x-ray radiation, and a method for use of such a device. The device includes an anode and a cathode, disposed within a vacuum housing. The device further includes a balloon coupled to and circumferentially surrounding the vacuum housing, and a fluid loop for circulating a cooling fluid proximate to the vacuum housing. A method for delivering localized x-ray radiation to an interior passage of a body is also described, including the steps of positioning an x-ray device at the passage to be treated and applying a high voltage to the x-ray producing unit to produce localized x-ray radiation.
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