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Title Position locating device and method for interstitial radiotherapy
Creator/Author Katz, H.R.
Publication Date1987 Feb 10
OSTI IdentifierOSTI ID: 6708978
Report Number(s)US 4642096
Resource TypePatent
Resource RelationPat. File: Filed date 29 Jun 1984
Subject550603 -- Medicine-- External Radiation in Therapy-- (1980-); DISPLACEMENT GAGES-- DESIGN;RADIATION DETECTORS-- DESIGN; BODY;FASTENERS;FLEXIBILITY;POSITIONING;RADIOTHERAPY;SHEETS;SPACE DEPENDENCE
Related SubjectMEASURING INSTRUMENTS;MECHANICAL PROPERTIES;MEDICINE;NUCLEAR MEDICINE;RADIOLOGY;TENSILE PROPERTIES;THERAPY
Description/Abstract A position locating device is described for interstitial radiotherapy of a body portion comprising a flexible sheet member for being received about and conformed with a body portion which is to receive radiotherapy.^ The sheet member has spaced position locating means and first and second opposite ends, and attachment means for releasably securing the sheet member about the body portion comprising joining means securing bands with the sheet member.^ The joining means provides first and second clamping units each detachably secured with the sheet member proximate to a respective one of its ends for being replaced and repositioned therewith.^ The bands comprise first and second sets having first ends pivotably secured with a respective one of the first and second clamping units for allowing their angular adjustment with the second ends of the first set of bands being detachably securable with the second ends of the second set of bands for releasably securing the sheet member about the body portion.^ Each of the clamping units comprises a flat bar having a slot for receiving therethrough an end of the sheet member and screw elements threadedly engaging a respective one of the bars for clamping and securing the sheet member therewith.^ The first ends of the bands have an opening for receiving a respective screw element therethrough for securing same with the bar unit and allowing pivotal movement thereabout.
Country of PublicationUnited States
LanguageEnglish
FormatPages: v
System Entry Date2001 May 13

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