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Endoscopic Septoplasty with Limited Two-line Resection: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Septal Deviation
Published on: June 20, 2018
[Endoscopic sinus balloon catheterization--new device in surgical treatment of rhinosinusitis]
Dariusz Jurkiewicz1, Kornel Szczygielski
1Wojskowy Instytut Medyczny w Warszawie, Klinika Otolaryngologii CSK MON.
Abstract:
Use of new devices in surgical treatment of rhinosinusitis based on balloon catheters it's a hot topic in rhinology. Thanks to minimally invasive set of tools persistent sinus ostium patency without tissue removal is possible that was demonstrated in large multicenter study. This surgical procedure is safe and increases postoperative patients comfort. In this review authors describe experiences reported in world literature and our own highlights connected with use of endoscopic balloon catheter dilation of sinuses devices.
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