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CONTURA

FDA approved 2007

Quite similar to MammoSite but has multiple lumens for passage of Ir-192 sources

A central catheter and 4 surrounding channels

Increased dose flexibility

Potential for reduced skin/chest wall dose

Can account for asymmetric implant with respect to central catheter

Better conformance due to removal of seromen / air

Balloon-based techniques: MammoSite, Axxent, Contura