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Brachytherapy apparatus and methods for using same

  • US 8,323,171 B2
  • Filed: 10/04/2007
  • Issued: 12/04/2012
  • 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:

  • creating a puncture through the breast into the target tissue region;

    advancing the therapy delivery portion of the therapy device through the puncture 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 by introducing one or more radiation sources into the therapy delivery portion in accordance with a predefined therapy profile.

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