Non-invasive and minimally invasive denervation methods and systems for performing the same
US8911439B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/003
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method can be used to denervate at least a portion of a bronchial tree. An energy emitter of an instrument is percutaneously delivered to a treatment site and outputs energy to damage nerve tissue of the bronchial tree. The denervation procedure can be performed without damaging non-targeted tissue. Minimally invasive methods can be used to open airways to improve lung function in subjects with COPD, asthma, or the like. Different sections of the bronchial tree can be denervated while leaving airways intact to reduce recovery times.
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