Abstract:
A system is provided for use in brachytherapy where a central tube permits passage of a radioactive source therethrough to deliver a prescribed dosage of radiation. One or more balloons are coaxially positioned around the central tube. At least one balloon includes one or more peripheral tubes extending along at least a portion of the balloon. The peripheral tube is also attached to the high dose rate brachytherapy unit in order to permit passage of a radioactive source therethrough.
Abstract:
Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members are directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways. The apparatus may include features to prevent overexpansion of the elongate members and/or to facilitate rapid collapse of the elongate members.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Implantat 1 mit röntgenologisch erkennbaren Indikatoren 26 zur Behandlung von einem Hohlraum infolge einer Resektion, wobei das Implantat 1 modular aufgebaut ist und die Module miteinander verbindbar sind.
Abstract:
An applicator for facilitating radiation treatment in a body cavity, particularly post resection, provides for superior wound closure management, with an integrated drain and a flexible main shaft (24) that permits further treatment at intervals without disturbing the wound closure The drain includes channels (76) in the shaft (24), and the surface of an expandable balloon (22t) of the applicator may have features that help channel the flow of drain liquids toward the cavity entrance.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device for radiation treatment of proliferative tissue surrounding a cavity in an animal body comprising:
at least a first inflatable chamber having a wall for placement in said cavity; a supportive probe havi ng an el ongated body with a di stal end connected with said at least first inflatable chamber and a proximal end remaining outside said cavity; inflation means for inflating and deflating said at least first chamber; radiation delivering means for placing at least one energy emitting source within said cavity for performing said radiation treatment.
The invention aims to provide a device according the above preamble, wherein it is possible to temporarily position a solid energy emitting source in a reproducible manner at different locations within the inflated chamber, such that subsequent identical radiation treatment sessions can be performed, whereas the comfort of the patient is maxim and an out hospitalization treatment is possible. According to the invention said radiation delivering means comprises at least one hollow, flexible tunnel channel having at least one fixation point to said wall of said first inflatable chamber and a proximal end remaining outside said cavity; wherein said at least one hollow, flexible tunnel channel serves to guide said at least one radiation emitting source inside said cavity.
Abstract:
A medical apparatus having a tubular radiotherapeutic applicator (5) and a thermotherapeutic applicator (2). The radiotherapeutic applicator (5) is designed to apply radiation to a tumor (7) and has a passage for guiding a radiation source (13). The thermotherapeutic applicator (2) is designed to apply heat to the tumor (7) and has a passage (12). Into the passage (12) of the thermotherapeutic applicator (2), the radiotherapeutic applicator (5) is inserted, whereby radiotherapy and thermotherapy are simultaneously applied to the tumor (7) by the applicators (2, 5).
Abstract:
A medical apparatus having a tubular radiotherapeutic applicator (5) and a thermotherapeutic applicator (2). The radiotherapeutic applicator (5) is designed to apply radiation to a tumor (7) and has a passage for guiding a radiation source (13). The thermotherapeutic applicator (2) is designed to apply heat to the tumor (7) and has a passage (12). Into the passage (12) of the thermotherapeutic applicator (2), the radiotherapeutic applicator (5) is inserted, whereby radiotherapy and thermotherapy are simultaneously applied to the tumor (7) by the applicators (2, 5).
Abstract:
Described here are brachytherapy applicators that comprise a modular support matrix. The modular support matrix may define the arrangement of radiation source lumens within the brachytherapy applicator. The modular support matrix can be adjusted to position the radiation sources to obtain a certain dose and dose profile. A series of modular support matrices may be operably connected according to patient anatomy or dosing requirements. Systems and methods for using such modular brachytherapy applicators are also described.
Abstract:
This invention is a medicament delivery vehicle, the vehicle comprising tubular members adapted to removably receive the medicament and an expandable stent adapted to receive the tubular members. Also provided is a medicament delivery vehicle, the vehicle comprised of tubular members which receive the medicament wherein the medicament comprises discrete entities and each of said entities are removably positioned at predetermined regions within the members.
Abstract:
Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members are directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways. The apparatus may include features to prevent overexpansion of the elongate members and/or to facilitate rapid collapse of the elongate members.