Methods and systems for occluding collateral flow channels in the lung
US8137302B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The lateral flow between adjacent lung segments is occluded by blocking collateral flow channels with particles. A gas flow is established from one lung segment through the flow channels in an intermediate fibrous septum, and out through the adjacent lung segment. Particles entrained in the gas flow become lodged in the collateral flow channels to eventually block flow.
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