| 摘要 |
<p>Methods and apparatus are provided for brachytherapy treatment of prostate disease for use in conjunction with needles containing a plurality of radioactive seeds (60). The apparatus comprises a housing (102) and plunger (104) assembly operable by a single clinician. The plunger (104) is coupled to the housing (102), so that when the apparatus is actuated the needle (106) is retracted against the plunger and the plurality of radioactive seeds (60) is ejected.</p> |
