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The Balloon Sinuplasty is the first of its kind in Asia and is less invasive than current surgery methods.
NEW hope for sufferers of chronic sinusitis - Singapore doctors have come up with a technique that promises patients a faster recovery time.
It involves doctors inserting a wire into the nasal cavities and inflating a balloon to unblock and drain clogged up sinus passageways.
The current treatment requires doctors to remove bones and tissues through endoscopic surgery. Patients take about a month to recover fully.
With the new procedure, which is a day surgery, patients are back on the feet within just a few days.
Dr Goh Yau Hong is among the four surgeons at Mount Elizabeth Hospital who have already treated patients using the Balloon Sinuplasty procedure. So far, results have been positive.
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Balloon SinuplastyTM technology is a FDA-cleared, endoscopic, catheter-based system for patients suffering from sinusitis. The technology uses a small, flexible, Sinus Balloon Catheter to open up blocked sinus passageways, restoring normal sinus drainage and function. When the sinus balloon is inflated, it gently restructures and widens the walls of the passageway while maintaining the integrity of the sinus lining. |
The technology is used by qualified Ear, Nose, and Throat physicians.
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| Using the Balloon SinuplastyTM system, your physician gently places a Sinus Guide Catheter and a flexible Sinus Guidewire through the nostrils to access the target sinus. Next, a Sinus Balloon Catheter is advanced over the Sinus Guidewire. |
The Sinus Balloon Catheter is positioned across the blocked ostium and gently inflated. |
The Balloon SinuplastyTM system is removed, leaving an open sinus passageway and restoring normal drainage and function. |
 The Benefits in Using the Balloon SinuplastyTM technology
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 Safe and Effective
While use of any surgical instrument involves some risk, clinical studies have indicated the Balloon SinuplastyTM system to be safe and effective in relieving symptoms of sinusitis
Minimally Invasive
The technology uses small, soft, flexible devices that enter entirely through the nostrils. These devices gently open blocked sinus openings, and in many cases, without tissue or bone removal.
Reduced Bleeding
Because in many instances no tissue or bone is removed when using this technology, there may be reduced bleeding associated with the procedure. As a result, the need for uncomfortable nasal packing may also be eliminated.
Improved Recovery
Time While recovery time varies with each patient, many people can return to normal activities within 24 hours.
Does Not Limit Treatment Options
This technology is an endoscopic tool and may be used with other medical therapies or sinus surgery techniques. It does not limit future treatment options if you have progressive disease. |
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