Systems and methods for electrosurgical sinus surgery

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6053172
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09083526

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The present invention provides systems and methods for selectively applying electrical energy to a target location within the head and neck of a patient's body, particularly including tissue in the ear, nose and throat. The present invention applies high frequency (RF) electrical energy to one or more electrode terminals in the presence of electrically conductive fluid to remove and/or modify the structure of tissue structures. The present invention is particularly useful for removing occlusive media within the small body passages connected to sinus cavities within the patient's nose to treat chronic sinusitis.

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ARTHROCARE CORPORATION7500 RIALTO BOULEVARD BUILDING TWO SUITE 100 AUSTIN TX 78735-8532

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Eggers, Philip E Dublin, OH 237 71242
Ellsberry, Maria B Fremont, CA 25 8681
Hovda, David C Mountain View, CA 46 15560
Thapliyal, Hira V Los Altos, CA 186 52242

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