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Balloon sinuplasty - the first Indian experience.

S Raghunandhan¹, Srividya Prashanth, Kiran Natarajan

¹Madras ENT Research Foundation, No. 1, 1st Cross Street, Off 2nd Main Road, Raja Annamalipuram, Chennai, 600 028 India.

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Summary

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) evolved with balloon sinuplasty, a minimally invasive technique. This study introduces balloon sinuplasty for sinusitis management in India, offering a new endoscopic rhinologist tool.

Keywords:

Balloon sinuplasty/balloon catheter sinusotomy C-arm fluroscopic imaging Chronic rhinosinusitis Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)Osteo-meatal obstruction Sino-nasal outcome test (SNOT-20)

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Surgical Innovation

Background:

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) transformed sinusitis management.
The Messerklinger technique emphasized mucosal preservation and disease clearance.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce balloon sinuplasty, a novel minimally invasive technique for sinusitis.
To report the initial surgical experience with balloon sinuplasty in India.

Main Methods:

Utilizing balloon sinuplasty, a technology similar to balloon angioplasty.
Applying an FDA-approved technique for endoscopic sinus surgery.

Main Results:

Balloon sinuplasty has demonstrated excellent outcomes in Western countries.
This study marks the first application of this technology in India.

Conclusions:

Balloon sinuplasty represents an advancement in endoscopic sinus surgery.
This technique offers an efficient, non-invasive option for sinusitis treatment.