Method of compressing a portion of a lung

Details Method of compressing a portion of a lung Method of compressing a portion of a lung

2005-06-14

2009-06-23

Lucchesi, Nicholas D (Department: 3763)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

Reexamination Certificate

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07549984

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides methods of performing lung volume reduction to treat a patient. One aspect of the invention provides a method of compressing a first portion of a lung of a patient including the following steps: providing a vent connecting the first portion of the lung to the exterior of the patient; isolating the first portion of the lung from a second portion of the lung adjacent the first portion; and delivering pressurized fluid to the second portion of the lung to compress the first portion of the lung.

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