Brachytherapy apparatus and methods for using same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8795145
APP PUB NO 20090216064A1
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12437534

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Apparatus, systems and methods are provided for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region of a human or other mammalian body. A flexible brachytherapy device may be implanted that includes a therapy delivery portion having one or more radioactive sources securely retained thereto, and a tail portion extending from the therapy delivery portion. Once implanted, the tail portion may extend outside the body, where it may be folded and secured flat against the skin. The device may be removed at therapy completion.

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CIANNA MEDICAL INC6 JOURNEY #125 ALISO VIEJO CA 92656

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Hermann, George D Portola Valley, US 161 15306
Lebovic, Gail S McKinney, US 53 909

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