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Bronchiopulmonary occulsion devices and lung volume reduction methods

  • US 20030164168A1
  • Filed: 04/07/2003
  • Published: 09/04/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/18/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An endoscopic procedure for lung volumne reduction by inducing collapse of a target bronchial region including the steps of:

  • a) mounting an occluding device at the end of a probe, b) positioning the occluding device by means of said probe at a predetermined target site in a bronchus accessing said target region c) operating said probe so that the occluding device is lodged in the bronchus at said target site, d) releasing the occluding device from said probe, and e) retracting said probe f) said occluding device being capable of sealing against the bronchial wall and including means substantially preventing the passage of gas or fluid to said target region.

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