Method for treating obstructed paranasal maxillary sinuses
US7753930B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/0681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of treating a patient's maxillary sinus having an obstructed or narrowed maxillary ostium. An opening is created into the maxillary sinus. A balloon of a balloon catheter is inflated in the opening to enlarge the opening. The opening remains enlarged after the balloon catheter is removed.
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