Method of utilizing an implant for targeting external beam radiation
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1. A method of partial breast radiation therapy comprising the steps of:
- placing within a breast cavity a substantially radio-opaque implant constructed of biocompatible and biodegradable material, said substantially radio-opaque implant supporting the tissue surrounding the breast cavity; and
directing a radiation beam to said substantially radio-opaque implant serving as a target for delivery of radiation therapy to margins around the breast cavity, such that the radiation beam does not materially irradiate the whole of the breast.
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Abstract
A novel method of partial breast radiation utilizing a breast implant which can provide a stable and improved target for stereotactic radiation treatment.
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1. A method of partial breast radiation therapy comprising the steps of:
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placing within a breast cavity a substantially radio-opaque implant constructed of biocompatible and biodegradable material, said substantially radio-opaque implant supporting the tissue surrounding the breast cavity; and directing a radiation beam to said substantially radio-opaque implant serving as a target for delivery of radiation therapy to margins around the breast cavity, such that the radiation beam does not materially irradiate the whole of the breast. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of partial breast radiation comprising the steps of:
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placing within a breast lumpectomy cavity an implant constructed of biocompatible and biodegradable material with a substantially radio-opaque marker contained within the implant, and said implant supporting the tissue surrounding the breast lumpectomy cavity; and directing a radiation beam to said implant, said substantially radio-opaque marker within said implant serving as a target for delivery of radiation therapy to margins around the breast cavity, such that the radiation beam does not materially irradiate the whole of the breast. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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