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Brachytherapy devices and methods of using them

  • US 20040138515A1
  • Filed: 01/15/2003
  • Published: 07/15/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/15/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A brachytherapy device comprising:

  • a holder formed by a bottom and an annular sidewall affixed at a first end to said bottom to define a cavity within said holder, said holder having an opening at a second end of said annular sidewall;

    a radioactive material located within the cavity of said holder, said radioactive material having a generally annular shape, and said sidewall and bottom comprising a sufficient amount of a radiation shielding material to shield a substantial amount of the radiation emitted by said radioactive material.

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