Lumen visualization and identification system for multi-lumen balloon catheter
AssigneeCytyc Corporation
InventorMaria Benson
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InventorMaria Benson
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Systems and methods that facilitate visualization and identification of lumens of a multi-lumen brachytherapy device are disclosed. In one embodiment, visualization and identification can be attained by modifying a feature of at least one of the lumens relative to the other lumens. The feature may include a marking on the lumen, a diameter of the lumen or a composition of the lumen. In an additional embodiment, for brachytherapy devices in which multiple lumens are coupled to a distal end point such as a rigid connection member, visualization and identification of the lumens can be attained by modifying a feature of the rigid connection member. It will be readily appreciated that visualization and identification can be further enhanced through a combination of two or more of the techniques described herein.
A multi-lumen treatment device comprising:
A multi-lumen balloon catheter for treating breast cancer comprising:
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