Bronchial occlusion method and apparatus

摘要: Achieving lung volume reduction includes occluding a lumen of bronchial tube to prevent air flow at least region the lung. Bronchial occluders such as polymerizable materials and mechanical devices, sutures, staples, clips, clamps, foam, balloons, umbrellas ball bearings are provided for tube. Methods include mixing thickeners or foaming agents with compositions introducing mixture into Mechanisms components delivering also provided.