MINIATURIZED LOW POWER X-RAY SOURCE -
Patent CA2090718(C)
Filed:
Aug 30, 1991
Published:
May 30, 2000
Abstract
A low-level, electron beam (16) activated source (10) of preselected or programmable duration and intensity x-rays. The source may be fully or partially implanted into, or surface-mounted onto a desired area to effect a preselected irradiated region. In medical applications, a method of treating malignant cells, such as tumors, in vivo, utilizing the apparatus described above.