Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Brachytherapy apparatus and methods for using them
- Patent Title (中): 近距离放射治疗仪及其使用方法
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Application No.: US11276851Application Date: 2006-03-16
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Publication No.: US07862496B2Publication Date: 2011-01-04
- Inventor: George D. Hermann , Eduardo Chi Sing , Gail S. Lebovic , Mark A. Cole , Mark A. Ritchart , Than Nguyen
- Applicant: George D. Hermann , Eduardo Chi Sing , Gail S. Lebovic , Mark A. Cole , Mark A. Ritchart , Than Nguyen
- Applicant Address: US CA Aliso Viejo
- Assignee: Cianna Medical, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Cianna Medical, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Aliso Viejo
- Agency: Vista IP Law Group LLP
- Agent William A. English
- Main IPC: A61N5/00
- IPC: A61N5/00

Abstract:
Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members are directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways.
Public/Granted literature
- US20070106108A1 Brachytherapy Apparatus and Methods for Using Them Public/Granted day:2007-05-10
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