IMPLANT DEVICE, TOOL, AND METHODS RELATING TO TREATMENT OF PARANASAL SINUSES

An implant device is configured to be implanted in a fistula to fluidly connect the lacrimal apparatus and a paranasal sinus. A surgical tool has an implant the implant device mounted on a carrier. Various methods involve a fistula between the lacrimal apparatus and a paranasal sinus. A kit includes...

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Hauptverfasser: Oliver, Christopher Lee, Willoughby, Brian James, Ross, Harry, Cimino, William W, Schomer, Donald F
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Zusammenfassung:An implant device is configured to be implanted in a fistula to fluidly connect the lacrimal apparatus and a paranasal sinus. A surgical tool has an implant the implant device mounted on a carrier. Various methods involve a fistula between the lacrimal apparatus and a paranasal sinus. A kit includes an entry device for use to form a fistula and an implant tool for use to implant an implant device following formation of a fistula.