Methods and Apparatus for Treating Disorders of the Ear Nose and Throat
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1. A device useable to dilate an anatomical structure within the ear, nose or throat of a human or animal subject, said device comprising:
- a handpiece;
an elongate shaft that extends from the handpiece, said elongate shaft having a distal portion that is insertable through a nostril of the subject'"'"'s nose;
a dilator having a non-expanded configuration and an expanded configuration; and
a trigger apparatus on or associated with the handpiece, said trigger apparatus being useable to move the dilator between its non-expanded configuration and its expanded configuration.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, including methods and apparatus for dilating ostia, passageways and other anatomical structures, endoscopic methods and apparatus for endoscopic visualization of structures within the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, navigation devices for use in conjunction with image guidance or navigation system and hand held devices having pistol type grips and other handpieces.
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1. A device useable to dilate an anatomical structure within the ear, nose or throat of a human or animal subject, said device comprising:
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a handpiece;
an elongate shaft that extends from the handpiece, said elongate shaft having a distal portion that is insertable through a nostril of the subject'"'"'s nose;
a dilator having a non-expanded configuration and an expanded configuration; and
a trigger apparatus on or associated with the handpiece, said trigger apparatus being useable to move the dilator between its non-expanded configuration and its expanded configuration. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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