Device and method for treatment of sinusitis
US7520876B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/0681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of treating a constricted sinus passageway of a patient includes traversing the canine fossa region of the patient so as to form a passageway in the sinus cavity. An elongate member is inserted through the passageway, the elongate member having an inflation member such as a balloon disposed thereon. The inflation member is positioned within the constricted passageway. The inflation member is expanded so as to expand at least a portion of the constricted sinus passageway.
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