Airway implant

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2008-07-22

2008-07-22

Lacyk, John P (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Reexamination Certificate

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07401611

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for treating a condition of a patient's airway. The condition is attributed at least in part to a spacing of tissue from opposing surfaces in the airway. In various embodiments, the base of the tongue including geometry and position of the tongue is altered.

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