Radioactive limb for use in brachytherapy and methods of making a radioactive limb and treating a condition that responds to radiation therapy.

摘要

A radioactive member for use in brachytherapy comprising a molded elongate, bioabsorbable carrier material with spaced radioactive sources disposed therein, and methods for the manufacture thereof. The radioactive members may be used in the treatment of, for example, prostate cancer.