Brachytherapy apparatus and methods of using same

Details Brachytherapy apparatus and methods of using same Brachytherapy apparatus and methods of using same

2006-10-31

2010-06-15

Marmor, II, Charles A (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Radioactive substance applied to body for therapy

Radioactive substance placed within body

C600S003000, C600S008000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07736292

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus, systems and methods for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region of a human or other mammalian body. In some embodiments, a flexible brachytherapy device is implanted that includes a therapy delivery portion having one or more radioactive sources securely retained thereto, and a tail portion extending from the therapy delivery portion. Once implanted, the tail portion may extend outside the body, where it may be folded and secured flat against the skin. The device may be removed at therapy completion. Other embodiments of the invention are directed to systems and methods for delivering brachytherapy devices to the body.

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