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METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND KITS FOR LUNG VOLUME REDUCTION

  • US 20100280538A1
  • Filed: 06/22/2010
  • Published: 11/04/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/02/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a patient, the method comprising:

  • puncturing into a target lung segment from outside the patient using a puncturing device; and

    allowing air to flow through the puncturing device out of the patient to at least partially collapse the target lung segment.

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