Adaptive intracavitary brachytherapy applicator
US7556596B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/1016
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is a novel adaptive CT-compatible brachytherapy applicator with remotely-controlled radial and longitudinal motion radioactive source lumen shields that can be manipulated by the radiation oncologist to optimize the dose distribution to the target and normal tissue structures for brachytherapy procedures.
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