Lung reduction system

Details Lung reduction system Lung reduction system

2007-08-07

2007-08-07

Mitchell, Teena (Department: 3771)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Means placed in body opening to facilitate insertion of...

C128S207140, C604S328000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10852271

ABSTRACT:
A pulmonary decompression device may be utilized to remove trapped air in the lung or lungs, thereby reducing the volume of diseased lung tissue. A lung reduction device may passively decompress the lung or lungs. In order for the system to be effective, an airtight seal between the parietal and visceral pleurae is required. Chemical pleurodesis is utilized for creating the seal.

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