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SERVICES - Chronic Sinus Disease
Endoscopic sinus surgery or Balloon Sinuplasty can offer significant relief of
symptoms in patients who have failed to
respond to those more conservative or
standard medical treatments by restoring
normal passages for drainage of the sinuses.
Packing is usually not required.
What are my treatment options?
Chronic sinusitis symptoms can make you
miserable and impact your quality of life.
In order to get relief, you need to make the
right treatment decision with your doctor.
Over the last two (2) years the Balloon Sinuplasty™
technology has emerged as a new complement
to existing approaches. The information
below summarizes the three primary
approaches to treating chronic sinusitis.
Medical
Therapy
Sinusitis is typically treated first with
medication. Treatment with antibiotics or
topical nasal steroid sprays is often
successful in reducing mucosal swelling,
fighting infection, and relieving
obstructions of the sinus opening (ostium).
Inhaling steam or use of saline nasal sprays
or drops can also help relieve sinus
discomfort. However, at least 20% of
patients do not respond adequately to
medications.
Conventional
Sinus Surgery
The goals of sinus surgery are to clear
blocked sinuses restoring normal sinus
drainage and to preserve normal anatomy and
mucosal tissue. Conventional sinus surgery
is called Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (ESS).
With ESS, specialized instruments are placed
into the nose along with a small endoscope
to help the surgeon see inside the nose and
nasal cavities. The procedure works by
removing bone and tissue to enlarge the
sinus opening. The removal of bone and
tissue may lead to post-operative pain,
scarring, and bleeding. Uncomfortable nasal
packing may be required to control the
bleeding.
The
Balloon Sinuplasty™ Technology: Novel,
Endoscopic, Catheter-Based Devices
This technology utilizes a small, flexible,
sinus balloon catheter that is placed into
the nose to reach the sinuses. The sinus
balloon catheter is gradually inflated to
gently restructure the previously blocked
nasal passage, maintaining the integrity of
the sinus lining and restoring normal sinus
drainage and function. There is minimal
bleeding, and many patients have been able
to return to normal activities within twenty
four (24)
hours. Clinical research has indicated that
the Balloon Sinuplasty™ system is a safe and
effective tool in dilating blocked sinuses.
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