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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 19, 2013
Filed:
Mar. 13, 2012
Peter T. Keith, Lanesboro, MN (US);
Thomas V. Ressemann, St. Cloud, MN (US);
Theodore O. Truitt, St. Cloud, MN (US);
Peter T. Keith, Lanesboro, MN (US);
Thomas V. Ressemann, St. Cloud, MN (US);
Theodore O. Truitt, St. Cloud, MN (US);
Entellus Medical, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
A method of treating a constricted sinus passageway of a patient includes traversing the canine fossa region of the patient so as to form a passageway in the sinus cavity. An elongate member is inserted through the passageway, the elongate member having an inflation member such as a balloon disposed thereon. The inflation member is positioned within the constricted passageway. The inflation member is expanded so as to expand at least a portion of the constricted sinus passageway.