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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 30, 2001
Filed:
May. 04, 1999
Robert A. Cormack, Milton, MA (US);
Anthony V. D'Amico, Weston, MA (US);
Hanne M. Kooy, Newton, MA (US);
Clare M. Tempany, Charlestown, MA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A computer based method and apparatus for providing prostate brachytherapy using Interventional Magnetic Resonance imaging is described. The invention utilizes the excellent soft tissue visualization that Interventional Magnetic Resonance provides to produce radiographic, geometric and dosimetric feedback to an implant treatment planner (software module). The feedback enables an iterative procedure for the placement of needles based upon cumulative dosimetric feedback on the effect of the current and prior needle placements. The invention allows a treatment plan to be developed and the implantation procedure to be performed initially in accordance with the developed treatment plan. Modifications to the plan are made in real-time by the invention software module coupled to the IMR imaging system. The implantation procedure continues with the modified plan where further modifications are made to the plan with placement of each subsequent needle. Calculation of final coverage is also provided for ending evaluation of the implant procedure.