Method and assembly for lung volume reduction
US6174323A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and assembly for reducing the volume of a lung. A plurality of anchors are anchored at different positions in the lung. A cord is attached to each of the anchors. The anchors are drawn towards one another via the cords to cause the lung to collapse, thus compressing the tissue in the lung and establishing a reduction in lung volume.
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