A balloon sinuplasty is an innovative, cutting-edge procedure that relieves the pain and pressure associated with chronic sinusitis. This is a safe and effective procedure that benefits sinusitis patients who are not responding well to medications and have had to deal with sinus issues for three months or more at a time. Ideal candidates are also those who suffer from sinus infections more than four times each year. Here at Central Park, our doctors offer patients the opportunity for a non-surgical treatment that will restore normal sinus drainage and offer relief from recurrent sinus problems. For this relatively new procedure, our doctors use advanced technologies and their expertise to help patients who have long been plagued with chronic sinusitis.
What is a Balloon Sinuplasty?
Developed as an alternative to sinus surgery, balloon sinuplasty uses balloons to gently dilate the sinus openings. For the procedure, a specially-designed catheter is inserted into the patient’s nose in order to reach the inflamed sinus cavity. When the irritated area is reached, the balloon is slowly inflated. This then widens and restructures the walls of the sinus passageway, without any cutting or surgery. The combination of these steps helps to drain mucus from the blocked sinus and restore the normal flow of mucus. At this point, the balloon is removed and the patient’s ability to breathe and perform daily activities should be restored, free of irritation and blockage. Balloon sinuplasty is such a well-respected procedure because it allows for your doctor to open up blocked sinuses without destroying the natural structure of the sinuses.
The Benefits of a Balloon Sinuplasty
There are a wide range of benefits of balloon sinuplasty that will help you see why this is such a popular procedure for individuals suffering from chronic sinusitis. If you have any questions about the advantages listed below or the procedure itself, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The benefits of balloon sinuplasty are as follows:
- Since it was initially cleared by the FDA in 2005, balloon sinuplasty has proved to be a safe and effective procedure. The complication rate is extremely low, and nearly 400,000 patients have had their chronic sinusitis treated safely with the procedure.
- Minimally Invasive. The devices used to perform this procedure are designed to gently open blocked sinus passageways without needing to remove bone or tissue.
- The majority of patients suffering from chronic sinusitis report a drastic improvement in sinus symptoms and quality of life.
- Fast Recovery. Recovery time will vary from patient to patient, but the recovery is usually quite fast with this procedure. A majority of patients were able to return to work and normal activity within 24-48 hours.
- Reduced Bleeding. Because most patients do not need to have any bone or tissue removed with this procedure, there is minimal bleeding.
Balloon sinuplasty is a non-invasive, advanced procedure that individuals suffering from chronic sinus issues may benefit from. To discuss whether or not you are a candidate with one of our ENT specialists located in Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth, please contact us today.