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BRACHYTHERAPY APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME

  • US 20080027266A1
  • Filed: 10/04/2007
  • Published: 01/31/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/10/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for brachytherapy treatment of a target tissue region within a breast using a therapy device comprising a therapy delivery portion and a tail portion, comprising:

  • advancing the therapy delivery portion of the therapy device through tissue in a straight configuration;

    deploying the therapy delivery portion within or around the target tissue region in a curved configuration; and

    delivering radiation therapy to the target tissue region with the therapy delivery portion in accordance with a predefined therapy profile.

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