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Extrapleural airway device and method

  • US 7,422,584 B2
  • Filed: 07/07/2003
  • Issued: 09/09/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/05/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for altering the gaseous flow pathways within a lung such that gas may pass directly from lung parenchyma to an airway that is located outside of a pleura surrounding the lung, said method comprising:

  • advancing a device into a portion of said airway that is outside of the pleura;

    creating an opening in said airway outside of the pleura with the device;

    fluidly coupling said lung parenchyma to the airway through the pleura such that gas may pass directly from the lung parenchyma to the airway and outside of the body wherein the step of fluidly coupling comprises installing a conduit between said lung parenchyma and said airway, said conduit comprising a passageway for gas to flow through.

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