Method and apparatus to treat conditions of the naso-pharyngeal area
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1. A method for treating an upper airway condition of a patient characterized at least in part by a reduced stiffness of tissue of a pharyngeal wall of said patient, said method comprising:
- selecting an implant sized to be implanted into said tissue of said pharyngeal wall, said implant having characteristics for said implant, at least in tissue of said pharyngeal wall of said patient, to stiffen said tissue of said pharyngeal wall;
implanting said implant into said tissue of said pharyngeal wall to stiffen said tissue.
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Abstract
A patient'"'"'s upper airway condition such as snoring and sleep apnea is treated by selecting a particulate material selected for limited migration within tissue and for encouraging a fibrotic response of tissue to the material. A bolus of the particulate material is injected into the tissue area to structurally stiffen the tissue.
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5 Claims
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1. A method for treating an upper airway condition of a patient characterized at least in part by a reduced stiffness of tissue of a pharyngeal wall of said patient, said method comprising:
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selecting an implant sized to be implanted into said tissue of said pharyngeal wall, said implant having characteristics for said implant, at least in tissue of said pharyngeal wall of said patient, to stiffen said tissue of said pharyngeal wall;
implanting said implant into said tissue of said pharyngeal wall to stiffen said tissue. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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Current AssigneeMedtronic Xomed Incorporated (Medtronic Plc)
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Original AssigneeRestore Medical, Inc. (Medtronic Plc)
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InventorsKnudson, Mark B., Tweden, Katherine S., Conrad, Timothy R.
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Primary Examiner(s)Winakur, Eric F.
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Assistant Examiner(s)Veniaminov, Nikita R
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Application NumberUS10/190,183Publication NumberTime in Patent Office286 DaysField of Search128/898, 128/897, 128/200.243, 424/434, 424/423, 523/115, 623/23.73, 600/12US Class Current128/898CPC Class CodesA61F 2/0059 Cosmetic or alloplastic imp...A61F 5/56 Devices for preventing snor...
