Uvula, tonsil, adenoid and sinus tissue treatment device and met

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604 22, 606 48, A61B 1739

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ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for ablating at least a portion of a uvula includes an electrode with a proximal end and a distal end sufficiently sharpened to pierce an exterior of the uvula without a retainer device supporting the uvula. An advancement and retraction device coupled to the electrode is configured to advance the electrode distal end through an exterior surface of the uvula and into an interior region of the uvula. The advancement and retraction device is configured to retract the electrode distal end from the interior of the uvula. A handle is coupled to the electrode proximal and, and a cable is coupled to the electrode to deliver energy thereto.

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