Bronchus Sealants and Methods of Sealing Bronchial Tubes

摘要

Bronchus sealants and methods of sealing bronchial tubes are provided. In general, the bronchus sealants and methods of sealing bronchial tubes can facilitate sealing of stapled bronchial tubes. In some embodiments, a reinforcement material can be introduced into a bronchial tube, and then the bronchial tube and the reinforcement material can be stapled using a surgical stapler. A sealant can be introduced into the bronchial tube and can harden therein, thereby helping to seal the bronchial tube where the bronchial tube was stapled. The sealant can be introduced into the bronchial tube before and/or after the stapling of the bronchial tube and the reinforcement material.

主权项

1. A surgical method, comprising:
transorally advancing a reinforcement material into a bronchial tube; and introducing a sealant into the bronchial tube and applying the sealant to the reinforcement material within the bronchial tube, the sealant transitioning from a first state to a second, harder state within the bronchial tube so as to secure the reinforcement material in a fixed position relative to the bronchial tube.