Stent for neutron capture therapy and method of manufacture...

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2006-04-04

2006-04-04

Ho, (Jackie) Tan-Uyen T. (Department: 3731)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Arterial prosthesis

Drug delivery

C600S002000, C600S003000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07022136

ABSTRACT:
Improved method and apparatus for neutron capture therapy are provided that may beneficially be used to counteract restenosis wherein a stent comprises a stable nuclide having a large neutron capture cross-section that may be irradiated with thermal neutrons applied by an external source, after placement of the stent, thereby giving rise to therapeutic radiation in the proximity of the stent. Because the stent only contains stable nuclides, it can be handled without the precautions needed when handling radioactive matter. An improved stent and a method for manufacturing the stent also are provided.

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