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Methods and Apparatus for Treating Disorders of the Ear, Nose and Throat

  • US 20080119693A1
  • Filed: 10/31/2007
  • Published: 05/22/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/21/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for inserting a device into a target ostium, passageway or other anatomical location within an ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinus of a human or animal subject, said method comprising the steps of:

  • A) providing an endoscopic guide system that comprises i) a tubular guide having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen that extends longitudinally therethrough and ii) an endoscopic device incorporated in or attached to the tubular guide;

    B) trans-nasally inserting the endoscopic guide system;

    C) using the endoscopic device to guide the placement of the distal end of the tubular guide within or near the target ostium, passageway or other anatomical location; and

    D) advancing the device though the lumen of the tubular guide and into the target ostium, passageway or other anatomical location.

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