Device for radiation treatment of proliferative tissue surrounding a cavity in an animal body
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Jul 6, 2010
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Jan 19, 2006
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Jun 24, 2005
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Jul 15, 2004
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The invention relates to a device for radiation treatment of proliferative tissue surrounding a cavity in an animal body comprising a radiation delivering means for placing at least one energy emitting source at a desired position within the cavity for performing radiation treatment. The device includes at least one permanent implant element for placement in the body cavity that is made from a non-deformable material and has an outer surface around which the inner surface of the body cavity will adapt or conform itself. The invention aims to provide a device and method for radiation treatment of proliferative tissue surrounding a cavity in an animal body, wherein the radiation treatment is performed in a far more accurate and reproducible manner and wherein the device causes far less discomfort to the patient.
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