Described here are systems and methods for determining the spatial location of a radiation source, such as a radiation source moving in a brachytherapy applicator (e.g., an afterloader catheter, a needle) during a brachytherapy procedure. Conductive elements coupled to the brachytherapy applicator are operable as radiation detectors that can measure spatiotemporal signal data to localize the position of the radiation source as it moves within the brachytherapy applicator. The conductive elements may include micro-structured wires (e.g., coaxial micro-structured wires), micro-structured conductive strips, conductive thin films, or other patterns of conductors. Other detector types may include ion chambers, solid-state detectors, or resistive electrodes.
- 출원번호 : US2024/034283
- 출원인 : THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL, INC.;UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL;
- 특허번호 :
- IPC : A61N-005/00(2006.01)