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US 2019/0240504 A1Published application
Dosimetrically customizable brachytherapy carriers and methods thereof in the treatment of tumors
AssigneeGt Medical Technologies, Inc.
InventorsDavid Brachman, Peter Nakaji, Heyoung McBride, Emad Youssef, Theresa Thomas
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Abstract
Brachytherapy radioisotope carrier systems and methodology for providing real-time customized brachytherapy treatment to subjects with tumors difficult to control using conventional radiation therapy techniques. The invention generally relates to devices, methods and kits for providing customized radionuclide treatments, to help cure, slow progression or regrowth, or ameliorate the symptoms associated with tumors.
Claims5
A method comprising:
- positioning a radioactive seed carrier at least partially within a cavity of a mammal, the radioactive seed carrier having a plurality of elongate arms each with one or more radioactive seeds embedded therein, wherein the elongate arms are at least partially flexible;
- engaging an introduction tool with at least a portion of the radioactive seed carrier causing the elongate arms to flex;
- with the introduction tool, moving the radioactive seed carrier with the flexed elongate arms further within the cavity;
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- withdrawing the introduction tool, leaving the radioactive seed carrier within the cavity.
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