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Methods and devices for use in performing pulmonary procedures

  • US 8,357,139 B2
  • Filed: 11/04/2008
  • Issued: 01/22/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/04/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for treating a diseased portion of a lung in a patient, the method comprising:

  • measuring a lung passageway leading to the diseased portion of the lung;

    introducing a therapeutic substance into the diseased portion of the lung, wherein the therapeutic substance is capable of repairing lung tissue; and

    delivering an implantable flow control element to an airway of the patient'"'"'s respiratory system leading to the diseased portion of the lung to reduce fluid flow out of the diseased portion.

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