Severe sinus symptoms don’t just limit your daily activities. They limit your everyday quality of life, making the times you
should enjoy impossible. Break free of sinus misery with Balloon Sinuplasty™—an advanced, minimally invasive sinus procedure—now offered in-office by Dr. Malis!
The Facts:
Chronic sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinus lining lasting three months or more, and is one of the most commonly diagnosed chronic illnesses. It is most commonly caused by bacterial, viral, and or microbial infections. Structural issues such as blockage of the sinus opening can also lead to chronic sinusitis. If the opening is closed, normal mucus drainage may not occur. This condition may lead to infection and inflammation of the sinuses.
Common Signs & Symptoms:
Facial pain, pressure, congestion or fullness
Difficulty breathing through the nose
Discharge of yellow or green mucus from the nose
Teeth pain
Loss of the sense of smell or taste
Headache
Fatigue
Sore throat
Bad breath
Sinuses:
Sinuses are air-filled pockets that surround the nose. Each sinus has an opening through which mucus drains. Chronic sinusitis sufferers do not experience the normal drainage which keeps the sinus healthy. Cycles of medications can be costly and conventional sinus surgery can be painful.
What is the Balloon Sinuplasty™ system?
Doctors thread a guide wire equipped with a tiny balloon into the nostrils and up to the area of blockage. They then inflate the balloon just enough to open the passageway. Sinuses are opened in the same way that doctors open up blocked arteries during a balloon angioplasty. The technology is minimally invasive and safe. Tens of thousands of patients have experienced the benefits of the Balloon Sinuplasty™ system.
How does it work?
Step 1. Gain Access to the Sinus.
To gain initial sinus access, the sinus guide catheter is introduced into the nasal cavity to target the sinus ostia
under endoscopic visualization. The sinus guidewire or the sinus illumination system is introduced through the sinus
guide catheter and gently advanced into the target sinus.
Step 2. Inflate Balloon Across Ostium.
The sinus balloon catheter is introduced over the sinus guidewire or sinus illumination system and positioned
across the blocked ostium. The position of the sinus balloon catheter is confirmed and the balloon is gradually
inflated to open and remodel the narrowed or blocked ostium.
Step 3. Remove Balloon and Irrigate Sinus.
The sinus balloon catheter is then deflated and removed. The irrigation catheter is advanced over the sinus guidewire
or sinus illumination system into the target sinus. The sinus is then irrigated, flushing tenacious sinus contents—like pus
and mucus.
Step 4. Remove System.
The irrigation catheter is removed, leaving the ostium open and the sinus cleared of mucus allowing the return of sinus
drainage. There is little to no disruption to mucosal lining.
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Contact Dr. Malis’ office to find out if Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology is right for you.
