Apparatus and method for temporarily inserting a radioactive source in an animal body

摘要

A method and apparatus for temporarily inserting a radioactive source in a body. A flexible closed end sheath is first inserted in the body in a known way. Thereafter a radiation device having a radioactive source therein is inserted into the sheath and detachably connected to a fixing element. After a predetermined period of time the radiation device is disconnected from the fixing element and removed from the body. <IMAGE>