Delivery system and method for interstitial radiation therapy using seed elements with ends having one of projections and indentations

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PATENT NO 7094198
APP PUB NO 20030092958A1
SERIAL NO

10162547

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A delivery system and method for interstitial radiation therapy uses a seed strand composed of a plurality of radioactive seeds or encapsulated seeds having ends with projections or indentations connected by a polymer. The seed strand is axially stiff and radially flexible and is bioabsorbable in living tissue.

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THERAGENICS CORPORATION5203 BRISTOL INDUSTRIAL WAY BUFORD GA 30518

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Lamoureux, Gary A Woodbury, CT 50 1042
Terwilliger, Richard A Southbury, CT 53 4528

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