THIOL-MICHAEL ADDITION HYDROGEL-BASED BRACHYTHERAPY SYSTEM AND METHODS COMPRISING THE SAME

The invention relates generally to methods of using a thiol-Michael addition hydrogel for providing intracavitary brachytherapy and/or displacing tissue and organs. The thiol-Michael addition hydrogel may be used as a packing material and an attenuation material for intracavitary brachytherapy appli...

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Hauptverfasser:	SHOWALTER, Timothy Norman, MOON, Nicholas, LONG, Timothy E
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	ELECTROTHERAPY HUMAN NECESSITIES HYGIENE MAGNETOTHERAPY MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES RADIATION THERAPY ULTRASOUND THERAPY
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Zusammenfassung:	The invention relates generally to methods of using a thiol-Michael addition hydrogel for providing intracavitary brachytherapy and/or displacing tissue and organs. The thiol-Michael addition hydrogel may be used as a packing material and an attenuation material for intracavitary brachytherapy applications. The invention also relates generally to a brachytherapy applicator, which may be used in conjunction with the thiol-Michael addition hydrogel and methods thereof. The invention also relates to a kit comprising at least one container containing the precursor materials of the thiol-Michael addition hydrogel.