摘要:
The invention relates to the radiation treatment of colorectal cancerous tissue in the rectum of a human or animal subject. In particular the invention relates to an endorectal probe device for effecting radiation treatment of colorectal cancerous tissue in the rectum of a human or animal subject. Furthermore the invention relates to an afterloading apparatus for effecting radiation treatment of colorectal cancerous tissue in the rectum of a human or animal subject using an endorectal probe device according to the invention. Moreover the invention relates to a method for effecting radiation treatment of colorectal cancerous tissue in the rectum of a human or animal subject, wherein the method implements the endorectal probe device according to the invention.
摘要:
The invention relates to a protective body for insertion into a body cavity of a human or animal body for the protection of tissue and/or organs that are not to be irradiated when carrying out radiation therapy, wherein the protective body (1) comprises at least one absorber body (2) designed to absorb radiation and having at least one curved surface (3) that delimits the absorber body, and the absorber body (2) has a density at 20°C of at least 5 gram per cubic centimetre, preferably of at least 10 gram per cubic centimetre.
摘要:
The invention relates to an applicator (1) for use in radiation therapy, comprising: - a main part (2) for receiving a radiation source, said main part (2) having a hollow chamber in the main part interior, wherein the hollow chamber extends along a main axis (A) of the main part; and - an absorption body (4) which is movably connected to the main part (2) and which influences the radiation exiting the radiation source such that a preferred radiation direction is defined. The absorption body (4) can be moved relative to the main part (2) such that the preferred radiation direction can be tilted relative to the main axis (A) of the main part into a plurality of different positions.
摘要:
A system (10) for delivering therapeutic radiation, such as x-rays, to a treatment region includes a plurality of individually controllable therapeutic radiation sources(20) . The therapeutic radiation sources are selectively and moveably disposed along one or more axes, or upon a two-dimensional surface, or within a three-dimensional volume, so as to form a one-dimensional or a multi-dimensional array. Each therapeutic radiation source includes an electron source (50) for emitting electrons, and an associated target element (60) adapted to emit therapeutic radiation in response to incident electrons. In one embodiment, each therapeutic radiation source is coupled to a distal end of an associated optical delivery structure, which is adapted to direct a beam of optical radiation to impinge upon a surface of the electron source so as to cause emission of electrons therefrom.
摘要:
Apparatus and methods for treating a patient using radiation therapy. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a tube configured to receive a radiation source and an expandable member. The tube has a first end configured to be inserted into a patient and a second end that is generally configured to remain external to the patient. The expandable member is at the first end of the tube, and it is configured to contain the radiation source. The expandable member can comprise a balloon, flexible bladder, mechanical linkage (e.g., a cage), a mesh, or other suitable expandable systems. The apparatus further includes a marker associated with the expandable member such that the marker moves with the expandable member.
摘要:
Provided herein is an applicator system and method for treating tissue via a body lumen. The applicator can include a graduated member having an anchor configured to position the graduated member in a predetermined relationship relative to an anatomical feature and at least one visualizable marker. The system can also include a visualization tool for locating a target tissue site relative to the at least one visualizable marker, and a treatment catheter having an anchor configured to correspond to the graduated member anchor.
摘要:
A chemotherapy apparatus (10) for treatment of tissue surrounding a cavity (24) left by a surgical excision, comprises:
a distensible inner reservoir (28A) and outer reservoir (28B), the outer reservoir comprising a porous wall and the inner reservoir comprising a non-porous wall, the inner and outer reservoirs arranged so that a space is defined between them; a first catheter (32) connected to the space between the inner and outer reservoirs for delivery of a chemotherapy fluid into the space; and a second catheter (72) connected to the inner reservoir for delivery of a second fluid into the inner reservoir.