Beta radiotherapy emitting surgical device and methods of use thereof
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1. A method of treating human eye tissue, comprising:
- inserting a radiotherapy ionizing radiation source material into the vitreous chamber of the eye;
positioning the radiation source material within the vitreous and about 3 mm or less from eye tissue to be treated; and
exposing the eye tissue to ionizing radiation emitted from the radiation source material for a time less than 15 minutes.
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Abstract
A surgical device for localized delivery of beta radiation in surgical procedures, particularly ophthalmic procedures. Preferred surgical devices include a cannula with a beta radiotherapy emitting material at the distal end of the cannula. The surgical device is particularly suitable for use in the treatment of treat Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).
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1. A method of treating human eye tissue, comprising:
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inserting a radiotherapy ionizing radiation source material into the vitreous chamber of the eye; positioning the radiation source material within the vitreous and about 3 mm or less from eye tissue to be treated; and exposing the eye tissue to ionizing radiation emitted from the radiation source material for a time less than 15 minutes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of treating human eye tissue, comprising:
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inserting the distal end portion of a cannula into the vitreous chamber of a human eye; and exposing selected eye tissue to ionizing radiation emitted from a radiotherapy ionizing radiation source material located at the distal end portion of the cannula. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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