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Selective lung tissue ablation

US9486266B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2013
Grant dateNov 8, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/1861
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Medical methods and systems are provided for effecting lung volume reduction by selectively ablating segments of lung tissue.

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