Products and methods for brachytherapy
US6679824B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1023
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A radioactive member for use in brachytherapy comprising an essentially stiff elongate, single stranded bioabsorbable carrier material with spaced radioactive sources disposed therein, and methods for the manufacture thereof. The radioactive members may be used in the treatment of, for example, prostate cancer.
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