Radio guided seed localization of imaged lesions
US6496717B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/392
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of removing lesions by implanting a radioactive seed at the location of the lesion, locating the lesion with the radioactive seed, and removing the lesion with the radioactive seed.
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