Brachytherapy apparatus and method for use with minimally invasive surgeries of the lung
US8409070B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/1002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Brachytherapy treatment of a patient's lung tissue following resection is effected using a balloon applicator which is inserted, normally through the same opening used for the surgery, through the chest wall and into the cavity. The lung and chest openings are closed around the applicator and generally sealed around the applicator. A suction port is provided, in a suction circuit of the applicator, to withdraw fluid from the pleural cavity, at intervals as needed, to assure that the lung can be inflated. Different embodiments of suction circuits are disclosed. A bronchial applicator and method are also disclosed.
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