Methods and devices for use in performing pulmonary procedures

Details Methods and devices for use in performing pulmonary procedures Methods and devices for use in performing pulmonary procedures

A - Human Necessities

61

F

A61F 2/04 (2006.01) A61B 17/24 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2401331

An implantable flow control element is provided which prevents air from entering an isolated portion of a patient's lung. The element may permit air to escape from the isolated portion so that the element acts like a valve. Systems for implanting pulmonary devices are also provided.

L'invention concerne un élément implantable de régulation du débit permettant d'empêcher l'entrée d'air dans une partie isolée du poumon d'un patient. Cet élément permet à l'air de s'échapper de ladite partie isolée, servant ainsi de soupape. L'invention concerne également des systèmes d'implantation de dispositifs pulmonaires.

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