System and method for detection and repair of pulmonary air leaks
First Claim
1. A method for repairing pulmonary air leaks in a lung residing in a chest cavity of a patient in need thereof and having an intake air stream and an outer surface of the lung comprising:
- introducing a first biphasic sealant component as a liquid, an aerosol, or a particulate stream into the intake air stream;
ensuring that there is a pressure differential between the intake air stream and the outer surface of the lung by exposing the lung to negative pressure via a chest tube that is on suction;
introducing a second biphasic sealant component into the chest cavity, whereby the second biphasic sealant component upon contact with the first sealant component forms a sealant.
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Abstract
A method for repairing pulmonary air leaks in a lung residing in a chest cavity and having an intake air stream and an outer surface is disclosed. An exemplary method comprises: introducing a first component of a biphasic sealant component as a liquid into the intake air stream of the damaged lung; ensuring that there is a pressure differential between the intake air stream and the outer surface of the lung; and introducing a second component of a biphasic sealant component into the chest cavity. The first sealant component collects at the air leak site and forms a sealant in combination with the second sealant component.
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16 Claims
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1. A method for repairing pulmonary air leaks in a lung residing in a chest cavity of a patient in need thereof and having an intake air stream and an outer surface of the lung comprising:
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introducing a first biphasic sealant component as a liquid, an aerosol, or a particulate stream into the intake air stream; ensuring that there is a pressure differential between the intake air stream and the outer surface of the lung by exposing the lung to negative pressure via a chest tube that is on suction; introducing a second biphasic sealant component into the chest cavity, whereby the second biphasic sealant component upon contact with the first sealant component forms a sealant. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for repairing pulmonary air leaks in a lung residing in a chest cavity of a patient in need thereof and having an intake air stream and an outer surface of the lung comprising:
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a selectively curable sealant capable of being introduced into the lung by inhalation; means for introducing the sealant as a liquid, an aerosol, or a particulate stream into the lung by inhalation; and a chest tube that is on suction for ensuring a pressure differential between the intake air stream and the outer surface of the lung. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system for repairing pulmonary air leaks in a lung residing in a chest cavity of a patient in need thereof and having an intake air stream and an outer surface of the lung comprising:
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a first biphasic sealant component introduced as a liquid, an aerosol, or a particulate stream into the intake air stream; a second biphasic sealant component introduced into the chest cavity, which forms a sealant when combined with the first sealant component; and a chest tube that is on suction for ensuring a pressure differential between the intake air stream and the outer surface of the lung. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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