Balloon sinuplasty opens blocked sinus

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Frontal sinus blocked by infection and nasal polyps.

Frontal sinus blocked by infection and nasal polyps.


10 weeks after removal of the Relieva Sinus Spacer.  Spacer was left in place for 4 weeks.  10 weeks later infection and polyps are gone.

10 weeks after removal of the Relieva Sinus Spacer. Spacer was left in place for 4 weeks. 10 weeks later infection and polyps are gone.



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Frontal sinus blocked by infection and nasal polyps.
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Narrowed frontal sinus opening.
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Balloon Sinuplasty enlarges the frontal sinus opening.
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Frontal sinus opening enlarged with Balloon Sinuplasty.
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Relieva Sinus Spacer is placed in the newly opened frontal sinus.
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Relieva Sinus Spacer is inserted through the guide into the sinus.
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Relieva Sinus Spacer will allow medciaiton to bathe the sinus.
http://www.makemania.com/widwimg/45/47/b_Spacer in sinus PS_305x230.jpg
Relieva Sinus Spacer in the sinus opening at time of surgery.
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Relieva Sinus Spacer is easily removed in the doctor's office.
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10 weeks after removal of the Relieva Sinus Spacer.  Spacer was left in place for 4 weeks.  10 weeks later infection and polyps are gone.
Description

Balloon Sinuplasty can help to manage sinusitis and sinus infections with minimal trauma.  This can be combined with the Relieva Sinus Spacer to allow medication to bathe the inside of the sinus and its opening.  The obstructed sinus is enlarged with a balloon (Balloon Sinuplasty).  The Relieva Sinus Spacer, a reservoir that may be left in the sinus for several weeks, is inserted.  The Relieva Sinus Spacer is approved in the United Stated for saline to bathe the sinus and in Europe for steroids to be placed in it and bathe the sinus.  In this case steroids were placed in the Relieva Sinus Spacer to manage the polyps and open the sinus. (For further information view www.Acclarent.com)

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klonglcsw 05/26/2009

This is great for patients!!!


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