Low power x-ray source with implantable probe for treatment of b

Details Low power x-ray source with implantable probe for treatment of b Low power x-ray source with implantable probe for treatment of b

1992-10-02

1994-11-29

Porta, David P.

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Absorption

378 64, 378205, H01J 3514

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active

053696794

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for treating a brain tumor in a patient, which includes an x-ray source of preselected or preprogrammed duration and intensity assembled in combination with a reference frame. The reference frame can be, for example, a stereotactic frame. The apparatus allows accurate positioning of the x-ray source within or adjacent to the desired region to be irradiated in the brain of the patient.

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