Disclosed are methods and devices for regulating fluid flow in one or more
lung regions that are supplied fluid through one or more collateral
pathways. An identified region of the lung is targeted for volume
reduction or collapse. The targeted lung region is then bronchially
isolated to inhibit air from flowing into the targeted lung region
through bronchial pathways that directly feed air to the targeted lung
region. If the targeted lung region does not collapse after bronchially
isolating the targeted lung region, then it is possible that a collateral
pathway is feeding air to the targeted lung region, thereby preventing
the targeted lung region from collapsing. In such a case, the collateral
pathway is identified and air flow into the targeted lung region via the
collateral pathway is reduced or eliminated.