IMPLANTABLE DEVICES AND METHODS FOR EXTERNAL BEAM RADIATION TREATMENTS
摘要
Implantable devices and methods for external beam radiation treatments are disclosed. One embodiment of an implantable device for guided radiation therapy comprises an active marker configured to be positioned within the patient and to transmit a non-ionizing wireless signal in response to a non-ionizing wirelessly transmitted source energy. The device further includes a fastening unit coupled to the active marker and configured to (a) hold the marker within a desired distance of a target in the tissue and (b) inhibit deformation of tissue from moving the active marker relative to the target.
申请公布号
CA2694215(A1)
申请公布日期
2009.01.29
申请号
CA20082694215
申请日期
2008.07.21
申请人
CALYPSO MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
发明人
NIELSON, ERIC D.;DIMMER, STEVEN C.;KRAG, DAVID N.;MATE, TIMOTHY P.;PEREZ, ROLAND;QUIGLEY, FERGUS