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Removable lung reduction devices, systems, and methods

  • US 20030050648A1
  • Filed: 09/11/2001
  • Published: 03/13/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/11/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A device for reducing the size of a lung comprising an obstructing structure dimensioned for insertion into an air passageway communicating with a portion of the lung to be reduced in size, the obstructing structure having an outer dimension which is so dimensioned when deployed in the air passageway to preclude air from flowing into the lung portion to collapse the portion of the lung for reducing the size of the lung, the obstructing structure being collapsible to permit removal of the obstruction device from the air passageway.

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