Lung treatment apparatus and method
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Aug 3, 2004
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Mar 17, 2000
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A method and apparatus for obtaining a lung biopsy with an apparatus capable of sealing tears within the lung and pleural space to reduce the risk of pneumothorax or pulmonary hemorrhage. The apparatus includes an RF ablation apparatus having a lung biopsy device an energy delivery device including at least one electrode designed to be deployed into target lung tissue, and a sensor. A closure device is operatively coupled to the elongated member to produce an immediate tight seal and promote healing at the tissue interface. A feedback control device is operatively coupled to the sensor and a RF source for controlling energy delivered to the electrodes.
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