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A sinoscope is a specialized, rigid endoscope used by ENT doctors to examine the inside of the nasal cavity and sinuses. It is a thin tube with a fiber‑optic light and a camera, allowing real‑time visualization to diagnose and treat conditions such as polyps, inflammation, or blockages. The procedure is called a sinoscopy and the instrument can be used to remove tissue or collect biopsies.

Features and function

• Structure: A thin, rigid tube with a fiber‑optic light source and a camera or lens system.
• Purpose: To visualize the nasal cavity and sinuses in detail during endoscopic procedures.
• Usage: Inserted into the nose, often under local or general anesthesia, to identify blockages, inflammation, or polyps.
• Versatility: Allows use of additional instruments through the same channel to perform surgical tasks or collect tissue samples.
• Variations: Available in different diameters and viewing angles (e.g., 0°, 30°, 45°, 70°) to provide different views of the sinuses.
• Sinoscope 70 Degree, 4.0 mm — a common specification for sinus visualization.
• Procedure: The sinoscope is inserted into the nasal cavity, usually with the patient under local or general anesthesia depending on the procedure.