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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 04, 2002
Filed:
Aug. 25, 2000
Thomas C. Green, SW. Seattle, WA (US);
Michael J. Horzewski, San Jose, CA (US);
Neoseed Technology LLC, San Francisco, CA (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for improved brachytherapy treatment of prostate disease. The apparatus comprises a needle template mount for use with standard brachytherapy apparatus. The mount provides for angular reorientation of a needle template with respect to an ultrasound probe during brachytherapy administration. Angular reorientation is expected to beneficially overcome anatomical constraints, such as skeletal structures, that may limit a medical practitioner's ability to deliver radioactive brachytherapy seeds into a prostate in proper alignment. The mount comprises an arc slot in which the template may translate to achieve angular reorientation. A guide tube is also provided to ensure straight advancement of brachytherapy needles.