SINUS FORCEPS

About SINUS FORCEPS

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:

1. Insert or remove packing: Straight-bladed forceps, such as the Lister Sinus Forceps, are used to insert or remove packing in the sinus cavity.
2. Explore and drain abscesses: Sinus forceps are used to widen the tract during incision and drainage (I&D) of abscesses via Hilton™s Method in various parts of the body.
3. Extract foreign bodies: Forceps are used to remove foreign bodies from the nasal cavity during rhinoplasty and other surgical procedures.
4. Insert drains: Sinus forceps are used to insert drains into the nasal or oral cavities.
5. 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.