Adaptive intracavitary brachytherapy applicator
US7651458B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/1007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is a novel adaptive CT-friendly 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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