Balloon Sinuplasty

Balloon sinuplasty is an endoscopic surgical procedure for the treatment of blocked sinuses]]. Patients diagnosed with chronic sinusitis but not responding well to medications may be candidates for sinus surgery. Two options are balloon sinuplasty and functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).

Balloon sinuplasty is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved, endoscopic, catheter-based system for patients suffering from chronic sinusitis. It uses a balloon on a wire catheter to attempt to dilate sinus passageways. When the balloon is inflated, it may widen the walls of the sinus passageway, with the goal of restoring normal drainage without permanently damaging the sinus lining.

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