Brachytherapy applicator device and method of use thereof

摘要

An applicator device is provided including a connecting unit. The connecting unit includes a first connector coupled to a first colpostat and a second connector coupled to a second colpostat. The first connector includes a first contact portion and a body portion, the first contact portion being immovably fixed to the body portion. The second connector includes a second contact portion and a third contact portion, the second contact portion being configured to contact and pivotally engage the first contact portion. The first connector further includes a fourth contact portion configured to contact the third contact portion. The second contact portion and the third contact portion are disposed between the first contact portion and the fourth contact portion, and the first contact portion are disposed in closer proximity to a point of delivery of a radiation source than the second, third, or fourth contact portions.

主权项

1. An applicator device comprising:
a connecting unit including a first connector coupled to a first colpostat and a second connector coupled to a second colpostat, wherein the first connector includes a first contact portion and a body portion, the first contact portion being immovably fixed to the body portion, the second connector includes a second contact portion and a third contact portion, the second contact portion being configured to contact and pivotally engage the first contact portion, the first connector further includes a fourth contact portion configured to contact the third contact portion, and the second contact portion and the third contact portion are disposed between the first contact portion and the fourth contact portion, and wherein the first contact portion pivots around the second contact portion.