Device and method for treatment of sinusitis
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.
1. A method of treating a natural ostium of the maxillary sinus of a patient comprising:
traversing the canine fossa region of the patient by piercing the canine fossa region with a sharpened tool so as to form a passageway to a the maxillary sinus cavity;
cannulating the passageway with a cannula;
inserting an elongate member through the cannula disposed in the passageway, the elongate member having an inflation member disposed thereon;
positioning the inflation member within the natural ostium of the maxillary sinus; and
expanding the inflation member so as to expand at least a portion of the natural ostium of the maxillary sinus.
2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a stop disposed on the sharpened tool configured to limit distal advancement of the tool within the maxillary sinus cavity.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inflation member is positioned within the natural ostium of the maxillary sinus by advancing the elongate member over a wire guide passing through the passageway.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inflation member is positioned using one or more markers contained thereon.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the elongate member comprises a balloon catheter.
6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising advancing a visualization tool through the cannula and imaging the natural ostium of the maxillary sinus.
7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the visualization tool comprises an endoscope.
8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the inflation member is expanded while being visualized with the visualization tool.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the canine fossa region is traversed with the cannula disposed on sharpened tool.
10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the sharpened tool is withdrawn prior to inserting an elongate member through the cannula.