Esophagus Applicator

Variable Diameter: The Esophagus Applicator Set has been designed for HDR brachytherapy treatment of the esophagus. The set contains of 6 bougies in three different diameters, reusable applicator fixations for the universal applicator inside the bougie, a guidewire for Seldinger technique and a reusable mouthpiece.

Precise Dose Distribution: The different diameters of the bougie ensure an appropriate radial distance by keeping the esophagus mucosa away from areas of high dose-gradient. With a 2 mm universal applicator inside the bougie, the source can be placed in a centered radial position relative to the treated tissue. The universal applicator is fixed to the bougie with special adapters which prevent the longitudinal movement of the universal applicator inside the bougie.

Optional Application Techniques: The bougie can be inserted either under fluoroscopy or by using the guidewires for Seldinger technique under endoscopic examination. The reusable mouthpiece is compatible with all different bougies of the set. It immobilizes any applicator diameter, from 8 mm to 12 mm. To define longitudinal treatment position and length, optional radiopaque x-ray markers can be used for identification on fluoroscopy or x-ray images.

⁸ Manufactured by Farco-Pharma GmbH