Radiation treatment using x-ray source
    1.
    发明授权
    Radiation treatment using x-ray source 有权
    使用x射线源的放射治疗

    公开(公告)号:US07783006B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-24

    申请号:US10962247

    申请日:2004-10-08

    IPC分类号: G21K5/00

    摘要: Methods and apparatus are described for irradiating living tissue via a cavity or lumen, using an inflatable balloon applicator. In a preferred embodiment the applicator balloon has a balloon skin with x-ray contrast material in relatively low concentration, so that an outline of the balloon will appear sharply when imaged externally. In another preferred embodiment the balloon catheter has a drain for withdrawing liquids from the cavity, which may include channels or texture on the exterior of the balloon. Methods are described for using a switchable miniature x-ray tube, variable as to voltage and current, to achieve accuracy in an isodose profile.

    摘要翻译: 描述了用于通过空腔或内腔照射活组织的方法和装置,使用可充气球囊施放器。 在优选实施例中,施放器气球具有具有相对较低浓度的x射线造影材料的气球皮肤,使得当从外部成像时气球的轮廓将显现出明显。 在另一个优选实施例中,球囊导管具有用于从空腔抽出液体的排水口,其可以包括气囊外部上的通道或纹理。 描述了使用可变形的微型X射线管的方法,其可变电压和电流,以获得等剂量曲线的精度。

    BALLOON BRACHYTHERAPY APPLICATOR AND METHOD
    2.
    发明申请
    BALLOON BRACHYTHERAPY APPLICATOR AND METHOD 有权
    气球加速器和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090209802A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-20

    申请号:US11871116

    申请日:2007-10-11

    IPC分类号: A61N5/00

    CPC分类号: A61N5/1015 A61M2025/1063

    摘要: Methods and applicator apparatus are disclosed for brachytherapy treatment of tissue surrounding a cavity in a patient, particularly a resection cavity. In treatment regimes requiring recovery time between successive radiation treatments, applicators of the invention are retained under the skin, with the skin allowed to at least partially heal, and are re-accessed later for one or more subsequent treatments. To reduce patient discomfort an anesthetic agent can be infused through the applicator to patient tissue, for insertion, balloon inflation or removal of the applicator.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于近距离放射治疗患者,特别是切除腔中的腔周围的组织的方法和施用装置。 在需要在连续辐射治疗之间恢复时间的治疗方案中,本发明的施用器保留在皮肤下,允许皮肤至少部分愈合,并且稍后重新进行一次或多次随后的治疗。 为了减少患者的不适,麻醉剂可以通过施用器输注到患者组织,用于插入,球囊充气或去除涂抹器。

    Radiation treatment using x-ray source
    3.
    发明授权
    Radiation treatment using x-ray source 有权
    使用x射线源的放射治疗

    公开(公告)号:US07885382B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-08

    申请号:US11820238

    申请日:2007-06-18

    IPC分类号: G21K5/00

    摘要: Methods and apparatus are described for irradiating living tissue via a cavity or lumen, using an inflatable balloon applicator. In a preferred embodiment the applicator balloon has a balloon skin with x-ray contrast material in relatively low concentration, so that an outline of the balloon will appear sharply when imaged externally. In another preferred embodiment the balloon catheter has a drain for withdrawing liquids from the cavity, which may include channels or texture on the exterior of the balloon. Methods are described for using a switchable miniature x-ray tube, variable as to voltage and current, to achieve accuracy in an isodose profile.

    摘要翻译: 描述了用于通过空腔或内腔照射活组织的方法和装置,使用可充气球囊施放器。 在优选实施例中,施放器气球具有具有相对较低浓度的x射线造影材料的气球皮肤,使得当从外部成像时气球的轮廓将显现出明显。 在另一个优选实施例中,球囊导管具有用于从空腔抽出液体的排水口,其可以包括气囊外部上的通道或纹理。 描述了使用可变形的微型X射线管的方法,其可变电压和电流,以获得等剂量曲线的精度。

    Balloon brachytherapy applicator and method
    4.
    发明授权
    Balloon brachytherapy applicator and method 有权
    气球近距离放射治疗仪及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07727137B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-01

    申请号:US11871116

    申请日:2007-10-11

    IPC分类号: A61M36/00 A61M36/04 A61N5/00

    CPC分类号: A61N5/1015 A61M2025/1063

    摘要: Methods and applicator apparatus are disclosed for brachytherapy treatment of tissue surrounding a cavity in a patient, particularly a resection cavity. In treatment regimes requiring recovery time between successive radiation treatments, applicators of the invention are retained under the skin, with the skin allowed to at least partially heal, and are re-accessed later for one or more subsequent treatments. To reduce patient discomfort an anesthetic agent can be infused through the applicator to patient tissue, for insertion, balloon inflation or removal of the applicator.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于近距离放射治疗患者,特别是切除腔中的腔周围的组织的方法和施用装置。 在需要在连续辐射治疗之间恢复时间的治疗方案中,本发明的施用器保留在皮肤下,允许皮肤至少部分愈合,并且稍后重新进行一次或多次随后的治疗。 为了减少患者的不适,麻醉剂可以通过施用器输注到患者组织,用于插入,球囊充气或去除涂抹器。

    Customized gynecological brachytherapy applicator and method

    公开(公告)号:US07678040B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-16

    申请号:US11809836

    申请日:2007-05-31

    IPC分类号: A61N5/00

    CPC分类号: A61N5/1016

    摘要: A customized gynecological brachytherapy applicator is formed by placing a molded balloon, which is secured to a handle, into a vaginal cavity and then filling the mold balloon with a settable liquid material. The material may be an expanding foam or any other form of curable material that becomes solid, rigid or pliable, when set by chemical action, temperature change, oxidation, a curing means such as a light, or other curing regime. The mold balloon can be elastic or inelastic, depending on the degree to which the applicator is to conform its external surfaces to the vaginal contours. One or more lumina are provided in the set filler material to receive a radiation source, with additional lumina optionally provided for purposes such as drainage or administration of therapeutic agents. The applicator may be withdrawn and reinserted into the vagina during treatment, and selected tissues adjacent to the applicator are irradiated in accordance with a radiation prescription.

    Customized gynecological brachytherapy applicator and method
    6.
    发明申请
    Customized gynecological brachytherapy applicator and method 有权
    定制妇科近距离放射治疗仪及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080293994A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-27

    申请号:US11805065

    申请日:2007-05-21

    IPC分类号: A61N5/00

    CPC分类号: A61N5/1016

    摘要: A customized gynecological brachytherapy applicator is formed by placing a molded balloon, which is secured to a handle, into a vaginal cavity and then filling the mold balloon with a settable liquid material. The material may be an expanding foam or any other form of curable material that becomes solid, rigid or pliable, when set by chemical action, temperature change, oxidation, a curing means such as a light, or other curing regime. The mold balloon can be elastic or inelastic, depending on the degree to which the applicator is to conform its external surfaces to the vaginal contours. One or more lumina are provided in the set filler material to receive a radiation source, with additional lumina optionally provided for purposes such as drainage or administration of therapeutic agents. The applicator may be withdrawn and reinserted into the vagina during treatment, and selected tissues adjacent to the applicator are irradiated in accordance with a radiation prescription.

    摘要翻译: 通过将固定在手柄上的模制气囊放置在阴道腔中,然后用可固定的液体材料填充模具球,形成定制的妇科近距离放射治疗仪。 当通过化学作用,温度变化,氧化,诸如光或其它固化方式的固化手段设定时,该材料可以是膨胀泡沫体或任何其它形式的可固化材料,其变得固体,刚性或柔韧性。 取决于施用器将其外表面与阴道轮廓相一致的程度,模具气囊可以是弹性的或非弹性的。 提供了一个或多个灯泡以在接收辐射源的集合填充材料中,其中另外的腔可以任选地提供用于治疗剂的排出或施用。 在治疗期间,施用器可以被取出并重新插入阴道,并且根据辐射处方照射与施用器相邻的选定组织。

    Customized gynecological brachytherapy applicator and method
    7.
    发明授权
    Customized gynecological brachytherapy applicator and method 有权
    定制妇科近距离放射治疗仪及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07744521B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-29

    申请号:US11805065

    申请日:2007-05-21

    IPC分类号: A61N5/00

    CPC分类号: A61N5/1016

    摘要: A customized gynecological brachytherapy applicator is formed by placing a molded balloon, which is secured to a handle, into a vaginal cavity and then filling the mold balloon with a settable liquid material. The material may be an expanding foam or any other form of curable material that becomes solid, rigid or pliable, when set by chemical action, temperature change, oxidation, a curing means such as a light, or other curing regime. The mold balloon can be elastic or inelastic, depending on the degree to which the applicator is to conform its external surfaces to the vaginal contours. One or more lumina are provided in the set filler material to receive a radiation source, with additional lumina optionally provided for purposes such as drainage or administration of therapeutic agents. The applicator may be withdrawn and reinserted into the vagina during treatment, and selected tissues adjacent to the applicator are irradiated in accordance with a radiation prescription.

    摘要翻译: 通过将固定在手柄上的模制气囊放置在阴道腔中,然后用可固定的液体材料填充模具球,形成定制的妇科近距离放射治疗仪。 当通过化学作用,温度变化,氧化,诸如光或其它固化方式的固化手段设定时,该材料可以是膨胀泡沫体或任何其它形式的可固化材料,其变得固体,刚性或柔韧性。 取决于施用器将其外表面与阴道轮廓相一致的程度,模具气囊可以是弹性的或非弹性的。 提供了一个或多个灯泡以在接收辐射源的集合填充材料中,其中另外的腔可以任选地提供用于治疗剂的排出或施用。 在治疗期间,施用器可以被取出并重新插入阴道,并且根据辐射处方照射与施用器相邻的选定组织。

    Customized gynecological brachytherapy applicator and method

    公开(公告)号:US20080300445A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-04

    申请号:US11809836

    申请日:2007-05-31

    IPC分类号: A61N5/00

    CPC分类号: A61N5/1016

    摘要: A customized gynecological brachytherapy applicator is formed by placing a molded balloon, which is secured to a handle, into a vaginal cavity and then filling the mold balloon with a settable liquid material. The material may be an expanding foam or any other form of curable material that becomes solid, rigid or pliable, when set by chemical action, temperature change, oxidation, a curing means such as a light, or other curing regime. The mold balloon can be elastic or inelastic, depending on the degree to which the applicator is to conform its external surfaces to the vaginal contours. One or more lumina are provided in the set filler material to receive a radiation source, with additional lumina optionally provided for purposes such as drainage or administration of therapeutic agents. The applicator may be withdrawn and reinserted into the vagina during treatment, and selected tissues adjacent to the applicator are irradiated in accordance with a radiation prescription.