Apparatus for in situ radiotherapy
First Claim
1. Apparatus for in situ radiotherapy of a patient, comprising:
- a flexible guide tube having a proximal end for receiving a radioisotope and a distal end for positioning the guide tube within a patient to be treated;
an anchor;
sealing means for sealing the distal end of the guide tube;
anchor connector means for releasably connecting the anchor to the flexible guide tube; and
patient connection means connected to the anchor for connecting the anchor permanently to the patient.
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Abstract
Apparatus for in situ radiotherapy has a flexible catheter having a proximal end for receiving a radiosotope and a distal end for positioning the flexible catheter within a patient to be treated. An anchor, which is permanently connectable to tissues deep inside the patient, has a sealing collar connected to it which seals the distal end of the catheter. The anchor has a penetration point connected to it to assist a surgeon in implanting the catheter within a tumor. A threaded fastener is connected to the anchor and screwed into the catheter. The flexible catheter can be released remotely from the anchor by unscrewing it. A suture eye is connected to the anchor. The suture eye may be sutured to healthy tissue within the patient when the apparatus is implanted to secure the anchor to the patient.
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12 Claims
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1. Apparatus for in situ radiotherapy of a patient, comprising:
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a flexible guide tube having a proximal end for receiving a radioisotope and a distal end for positioning the guide tube within a patient to be treated; an anchor; sealing means for sealing the distal end of the guide tube; anchor connector means for releasably connecting the anchor to the flexible guide tube; and patient connection means connected to the anchor for connecting the anchor permanently to the patient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. Apparatus for in situ radiotherapy of a patient, comprising:
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a bushing, adapted for engagement with a body wall of the patient; a plurality of catheters extending through the bushing, each catheter of said plurality having a proximal end including means for receiving a radioisotope and a distal end for positioning the catheter within a patient to be treated; and sealing means connected to each of the distal ends of the catheters for sealing the distal ends of the catheters. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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