Based on the provided search results, sinus forceps are a type of surgical instrument used to manipulate and explore the sinus cavity. They are designed to:
Insert or remove packing: Straight-bladed forceps, such as the Lister Sinus Forceps, are used to insert or remove packing in the sinus cavity.
Explore and drain abscesses: Sinus forceps are used to widen the tract during incision and drainage (I&D) of abscesses via Hiltons Method in various parts of the body.
Extract foreign bodies: Forceps are used to remove foreign bodies from the nasal cavity during rhinoplasty and other surgical procedures.
Insert drains: Sinus forceps are used to insert drains into the nasal or oral cavities.
Packing sinuses: The SURTEX Lister Sinus Forcep is a specialized device used by maxillofacial, plastic, and ENT surgeons to pack sinuses, remove foreign bodies, and insert drains.