Seeds and markers for use in imaging
US8529872B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1023
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A contrast marker having a casing and a novel MRI contrast agent comprising metal complexes disposed around, within, or abuting the casing is provided. Such contrast markers may be placed in a strand, with or without a therapy seed, to produce a seeded strand useful for imaging and in connection with brachytherapy.
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