DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERSTITIAL RADIATION THERAPY USING SEED STRANDS WITH CUSTOM END SPACING
摘要
A delivery system and method for interstitial radiation therapy comprising a substantially axially stiff and longitudinally flexible elongated strand made of material, which is bio-absorbable in living tissue and a plurality of radioactive seeds dispersed in a predeterrnined array within the strand. The delivery system and method further customize the strand based on a prescription. The strands can have custom end spacings, which allow the optimal placing of seeds within the treatment tissue by implanting a plurality of strands to the same depth. A plurality of these strands can be implanted at the same time by the use of a guiding device.
申请公布号
WO2004101026(A2)
申请公布日期
2004.11.25
申请号
WO2004US14732
申请日期
2004.05.12
申请人
TERWILLIGER, RICHARD, A.;LAMOUREUX, GARY, A.;IDEAMATRIX, INC.