Endoscopic sinus balloon catheterization--new device in surgical treatment of rhinosinusitis
Jurkiewicz, D.; Szczygielski, K.
Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski Organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego 25(150): 443-446
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1426-9686 PMID: 19205370 Document Number: 619588
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.