Radioactive needle for biopsy localization and a method for maki

Details Radioactive needle for biopsy localization and a method for maki Radioactive needle for biopsy localization and a method for maki

1997-05-28

1999-08-17

Casler, Brian L.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

427 5, A61B 600

Patent

active

059386045

ABSTRACT:
A needle tipped with a plating of radioactive metal and covered with additional layers of plating to prevent subsequent rubbing off of radioactive material, decreases local or systemic reactions to the plating materials, and prevents decomposition of the underlying plating materials. The radioactive tipped needle can be used in conjunction with nuclear medicine imaging techniques to identify and localize abnormalities that may not be seen using other radiographic techniques. A method for producing the needle is also described.

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Article, "Nuclear Medicine: Radiolabeled Needles Locate Scintigraphic Abnormalities", Advance Magazine, May 1998, p. 14.

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