Jhawar Hospital
F-6/B-2, Sector-10, Vashi, Navi Mumbai
400703
Ph:022-65211300
Tel. Fax: 022-27899984
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Balloon Sinuplasty |
Sinusitis
is inflammation of sinuses. Mucus collects and blocks the sinus openings.
Symptoms are headache, facial pain, nasal discharge, nasal blockage and post nasal
drip.
Aim of treatment is to open up blocked
sinus passageways.
Balloon sinuplasty is true advance in the field of sinus care. It works
on same concept as balloon angioplasty for the treatment of clogged coronary arteries.
A wire catheter (approved by FDA) is introduced through the nostril and moved towards
blocked passageways. Catheter has a balloon in the front. Then balloon gradually
inflated to open up blocked passageways, and then it is deflated and removed. Sinus
drainage is restored.
Balloon sinuplasty alone may eliminate the need for surgery in some patients and
others may require concurrent endoscopic sinus surgery.
Balloon sinuplasty is safe, effective, minimally invasive, cost effective, takes
less recovery time, has less patient discomfort, and has no side effects.
Studies confirm its safety and efficacy and high patient satisfaction. But still
it is under
evaluation for long term success and further studies are needed to see
it's effectiveness in presence of nasal polyp or when ethmoid sinus is involved.
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