Sensus Healthcare, Inc.
BALLOON APPLICATOR FOR DIRECTIONAL INTRAOPERATIVE AND BRACHY RADIATION THERAPY WITH CONFORMAL PHANTOM FOR 3D ANATOMICAL IMAGE REGISTRATION

Abstract:

A balloon applicator for intraoperative radiation therapy including a treatment head includes a connecting sleeve for attachment to the treatment head. The connecting sleeve has proximal and distal ends, the proximal end having an open end for receiving the treatment head. The distal end includes an inflatable balloon contactor for engaging patient tissue during intraoperative radiation therapy. At least one fluid port is provided for supplying and removing inflating fluid to the inflatable balloon contactor. A system and a method for conducting intraoperative radiation therapy are also provided.