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SWING PRISM ENDOSCOPE

  • US 20100030031A1
  • Filed: 07/13/2009
  • Published: 02/04/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/30/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for advancing a therapeutic device into or through an opening or passageway into a paranasal sinus, the method comprising:

  • introducing a variable direction of view endoscope into a nasal cavity with the endoscope adjusted to a first direction of view between about 0 degrees and about 15 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the endoscope;

    introducing a therapeutic device into the nasal cavity;

    adjusting the endoscope to a second direction of view directed toward the sinus opening or passageway;

    advancing the therapeutic device into or through the sinus opening; and

    viewing at least one of the sinus opening or passageway or the therapeutic device using the endoscope adjusted to the second direction of view.

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