Device and method for immobilizing patients for breast radiation therapy
US8523630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to the improved systems and methods described herein, a patient may be immobilized so that one or both breasts are returned to a known position. Additionally, the improved systems and methods reduce respiratory movement of the breasts. Thus, the immobilization devices and techniques described herein provide accurate and reproducible breast positioning while simultaneously reducing respiratory motion.
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