Apparatus and method for application of radioactive and microwave energy to the body
AssigneeRCA Corporation
InventorRobert W. Paglione
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Abstract
Apparatus for applying radioactive and microwave energy to the walls of an internal body organ such as the uterus. An applicator having two ovoids and a tandem is positionable in the female vagina such that the ovoids are placed at the walls of the cervix and the tandem is inserted into the uterine cavity. Temperature sensing means are positioned on the periphery of the ovoids and tandem to measure the tissue environment heated by the radioactive energy and microwave energy. A controller, operating with the temperature sensing means, is provided to maintain the temperature of the tissue environment within a desired temperature range.
Claims12
An apparatus for use with a radioactive substance for applying radioactive and microwave energy to the walls of a body cavity comprising:
- a source of microwave signals having a predetermined amplitude and frequency,
- means including a radiator responsive to said microwave signals for radiating said signals,
- means for coupling said microwave signals to said radiating means,
- a container having a first compartment adapted for receiving a quantity of said radioactive substance and having in a second compartment thereof said radiator, and
- means for supporting said container in said body cavity.
A method for applying radioactive and microwave energy to the walls of the uterus of a female human being comprising the steps of:
- a. providing radioactive energy at predetermined radiation dosages to the walls of said uterus by introducing a source of radioactive energy within said uterus;
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- b. irradiating the walls of said uterus with microwave signals having predetermined amplitude and frequency by introducing a radiator of said microwave signals within said uterus.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.