Abstract:
A brachytherapy instrument, called β particle hemorrhoid therapeutic instrument or βparticle hemorrhoid applicator was developed. It is mainly composed of radiator, locator, lifter, shield sleeve and controller. It can be used to treat internal piles, external piles, combined piles, anal fissure, anal sinusitis, etc. Preliminary clinical tests indicate that the advantages of βparticle intracavitary radiotherapy are safe, effective, convenient, painless and non-invasive for curing hemorrhoids comparing with other techniques.