Radiopaque liquid as radiation blocking agent

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1997-10-08

2000-02-22

Milano, Michael J.

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623 4, 252478, A61B 1900

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ABSTRACT:
A radiopaque liquid to protect normal tissue from radiation induced damage. A radiopaque liquid such as a fluorocarbon is introduced into a body cavity to protect tissues adjacent to a target radiation site. The radiopaque liquid prevents radiation penetration into protected cavities. In one embodiment, perfluorooctylbromide is used as the radiopaque liquid to replace vitreous gel in irradiating an intraocular tumor.

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