Balloon Sinuplasty

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What is Balloon Sinuplasty?

Balloon Sinuplasty is a breakthrough procedure that relieves the pain and pressure associated with chronic sinusitis. It is a safe and effective procedure used to treat chronic sinusitis patients who are not responding well to medications such as antibiotics, nasal steroids, or over-the- counter drugs. It is a less invasive procedure than traditional sinus surgery and effective at relieving uncomfortable sinusitis symptoms.

Balloon Sinuplasty grants most patients the ability to return to normal activity quickly. It does not employ cutting to remove bone or tissue from the nose like conventional sinus surgery.

Benefits:

Safe: More than 535,000 patients suffering from chronic sinusitis symptoms have been treated by ENT physicians using Balloon Sinuplasty.

Effective: Most chronic sinusitis patients report clinically meaningful improvement in sinus symptoms and quality of life through two years following Balloon Sinuplasty surgery.

Fast Recovery: Most patients return to work and normal activity within 2 days. Balloon Sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that can be performed in our office under local anesthesia by Dr. Ryan Guillory.

Local Anesthesia: Balloon Sinuplasty In-Office is an option for patients who decline or may be ineligible for general anesthesia.

Comfortable Surroundings: Experience the procedure in the comfort of East Texas Ear, Nose, & Throat rather than a hospital operating room.

High Patient Satisfaction: The majority of patients who had Balloon Sinuplasty In-Office would recommend the procedure to family and friends.

Potential for Significant Cost Savings: Some eligible patients may have lower out-of-pocket costs if the procedure is performed in a lower cost of care setting, such as a physician’s office.

Step 1: A guide wire and balloon catheter are inserted into the inflamed sinus.

Step 1: A guide wire and balloon catheter are inserted into the inflamed sinus.

Step 2: The balloon is inflated to expand the sinus opening.

Step 2: The balloon is inflated to expand the sinus opening.

Step 3: Saline is sprayed into the infected sinus cavity to flush out pus and mucus.

Step 3: Saline is sprayed into the infected sinus cavity to flush out pus and mucus.

Step 4: The system is removed, leaving the sinuses open.

Step 4: The system is removed, leaving the sinuses open.