Endoscopic sinus balloon catherisation – evolution or revolution in treatment of rhinosinusitis? Our experience and literature review
Journal Title: Otolaryngologia Polska - Year 2009, Vol 63, Issue 2
Abstract
Sinus ostium patency is a key point in treatment of rhinosinusitis. Thanks to minimally invasive set of tools dilation of ostium without tissue removal is possible that was demonstrated in large multicenter studies. The aim of our study is to present endoscopic balloon dilatation of sinuses technique under fluoroscopy and asses efficacy and safety in surgical treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis based on own experience (10 cases) and literature data. We concluded that endoscopic balloon dilation of sinus procedure is much more safe than previous techniques and increases postoperative patients comfort.
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Dariusz Jurkiewicz, Kornel Szczygielski, Krzysztof Brzozowski
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