Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
February 2012
Patent Number
8114006
Abstract
A method of removing lesions by implanting a radioactive seed at the location of the lesion, locating the lesion with the radioactive seed, and removing the lesion with the radioactive seed. A kit is also provided by the present invention for use in removing lesions by implanting a radioactive seed at the location of the lesion, locating the lesion with the radioactive seed, and removing the lesion with the radioactive seed. Other embodiments of the invention include: a disposable needle preloaded with radioactive seed(s); and radioactive seeds comprising hooks to ensure proper localization of the seed(s) in the patient.
Application Number
11/445,819
Recommended Citation
Cox, Charles E. and Dauway, Emilia L., "Radio guided seed localization of imaged lesions" (2012). USF Patents. 297.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/297
Assignees
University of South Florida
Filing Date
06/02/2006
Primary/U.S. Class
600/7
