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Method and apparatus to treat conditions of the naso-pharyngeal area

  • US 6,431,174 B1
  • Filed: 08/10/2000
  • Issued: 08/13/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/10/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for treating an upper airway condition of a patient, said method comprising:

  • selecting a particulate material selected for limited migration within tissue and for encouraging a fibrotic response of tissue to said material;

    injecting a bolus of said particulate material into said tissue area to stiffen said tissue.

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