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View Full Version : New Procedure for Sinusities FDA Approved


hp8
04-17-2006, 11:58 AM
Lots of doctors getting trained now for balloon sinuplasty since December.
Its a new procedure where they thread a balloon into your nose, then inflate it, making the opening larger. Since there is no cutting of tissue, sinus membranes are preserved. Less/no bleeding, in most cases no nasal packing required. Go do a search on balloon sinuplasty or go to the Acclarent, Inc. website.

Of course this procedure is not for everyone, ie. those who have a deviated septum, polyps, etc. will probably still have to get conventional surgery. Even though its FDA approved, its still relatively new and long term benefits are still under study.

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