Methods and devices for inducing collapse in lung regions fed by collateral pathways
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1. A method of treating a patient'"'"'s lung region, comprising:
- deploying a catheter into a lung;
using the catheter to apply heat to a targeted lung region wherein the heat affects fluid flow within the targeted lung region.
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Abstract
Disclosed are methods and devices for treating a patient'"'"'s lung region. A catheter is deployed into the lung. The catheter is used to apply heat to a targeted lung region wherein the heat affects fluid flow within the targeted lung region.
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1. A method of treating a patient'"'"'s lung region, comprising:
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deploying a catheter into a lung;
using the catheter to apply heat to a targeted lung region wherein the heat affects fluid flow within the targeted lung region. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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