Surgical Techniques





Device Enables Reliable Access and Dilation of Sinus Opening
A new study demonstrates the effectiveness of a balloon sinus-dilation tool to easily, consistently, and successfully access and dilate the most commonly inflamed sinus drainage path, the natural maxillary sinus opening, without the need for tissue removal. More...25 Sep 2012
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