Dr. Matthew R Quigley, Pittsburgh PA - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Specialties:
Neurosurgery
Address:
Allegheny General Hospital NSG 420 E North Ave SUITE 302, Pittsburgh 15212 (412) 359-6200 (Phone)
Certifications:
Neurosurgery, 1991
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
Allegheny General Hospital NSG 420 E North Ave SUITE 302, Pittsburgh 15212 Allegheny General Hospital 320 East North Ave, Pittsburgh 15212 Jefferson Regional Medical Center 565 Coal Valley Rd, Jefferson Hills 15025
Education:
Medical School Northwestern University The Feinberg School Of Medicine Graduated: 1981 Northwestern University Graduated: 1987
Matthew Quigley, Danville PA
Work:
Matthew R Eager 100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822AGH Cardiology 575 Coal Valley Rd, Clairton, PA 15025Allegheny General Hospital 420 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212AGH Neurosurgery 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Matthew Richard Quigley, Pittsburgh PA
Specialties:
Neurosurgeon
Address:
420 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Education:
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine
Board certifications:
American Board of Neurological Surgery Certification in Neurological Surgery
Balloon In Balloon Chemotherapy Catheter And Method
US Patent:
2008017, Jul 17, 2008
Filed:
Jan 12, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/653032
Inventors:
Matthew Richard Quigley - Pittsburgh PA, US
International Classification:
A61M 25/10
US Classification:
60410102
Abstract:
An apparatus for administering a drug to a tumor of a patient includes a first balloon made of a semi-permeable material in which the drug is disposed. The apparatus includes a second balloon disposed in the first balloon, which when expanded forces the drug out of the first balloon, the first and second balloons adapted to be positioned in the tumor for a predetermined post-operative period. A method for administering a drug to a tumor of the patient includes the steps of placing a first balloon having a second balloon disposed in the first balloon in the tumor in the patient. There is the step of filling the first balloon with the drug. There is the step of filling the second balloon with a fluid to expand the second balloon and cause the drug in the first balloon this to be driven out of the first balloon into the tumor.