Methods and Apparatus for Treating Disorders of the Ear, Nose and Throat
First Claim
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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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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5 Claims
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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:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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