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Collateral flow channel sealant delivery methods and systems

  • US 10,413,300 B2
  • Filed: 06/14/2016
  • Issued: 09/17/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/22/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for occluding a collateral flow channel between a target lung compartment and an adjacent lung compartment, said method comprising:

  • inserting a video-assisted thoracoscopic device into a thoracic cavity of a patient;

    positioning the video-assisted thoracoscopic device at a fissure between a target lung compartment and an adjacent lung compartment;

    identifying a collateral flow channel between the target lung compartment and the adjacent lung compartment using the video-assisted thoracoscopic device;

    inserting a needle into the thoracic cavity and through tissue forming the collateral flow channel; and

    injecting an agent through the needle and into the collateral flow channel, thereby reducing the collateral flow channel.

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