Patent ID: 8374313
Filing Date: 2013-02-12
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A method for treating a surface of living tissue of a patient, comprising: selecting an applicator for irradiating the tissue surface, the applicator including a source for emitting a beam of ionizing radiation, the applicator having a means for translating the beam from the source over a selected area of tissue so as to direct radiation as desired over the area to be treated, and the translating means being connected to a controller programmed with a treatment plan so as to cause the translating means to carry out a desired irradiation treatment, securing the applicator to a frame so as to retain the applicator at a desired position in relation to and distance from the patient tissue to be irradiated, prior to commencing irradiation, inputting to the controller the area of tissue to be treated, and with the controller and as directed by the treatment plan, activating the ionizing radiation source and the translating means to effect scanning the beam from the ionizing source over the area of tissue to be irradiated until essentially a prescribed dose has been delivered over the area of tissue.