Pharmaceutically enhanced low-energy radiosurgery
US6366801B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1098
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Contrast agents developed specifically for x-ray diagnostics provide dose-enhanced radiotherapy and radiosurgery. The presence of heavy elements from these contrast agents, even small quantities, leads to a major dose increase in target tissue. When combined with in vivo calibration of the amount of contrast agent, the procedure is quick, accurate, and safe. The technique can also be used in combination with other techniques, such as focused x-rays, to achieve further enhancement of therapeutic ratio. Through optimization of the equipment it is possible to achieve very large ratios of dose in target to dose in healthy tissue, up to 10:1.
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