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Is It Safe To Undergo Balloon Sinuplasty For Sinus Surgery? Pros And Cons Of Traditional Sinus Surgery?
Hello Doctor specializing in rhinology/sinus surgery/head and neck etc,
What are your thoughts on balloon sinuplasty for sinus surgery? I've done some research, but wanted your opinion:
Do you perform it for your patients?
What has been your experience with this type of procedure?
If you have not used it, what has been the main reason why?
Are there any advantages or disadvantages to me having regular or traditional sinus surgery?
What has been your experience with companies that offer this technology (Acclarent,Entellus) ?
What are your thoughts on balloon sinuplasty for sinus surgery? I've done some research, but wanted your opinion:
Do you perform it for your patients?
What has been your experience with this type of procedure?
If you have not used it, what has been the main reason why?
Are there any advantages or disadvantages to me having regular or traditional sinus surgery?
What has been your experience with companies that offer this technology (Acclarent,Entellus) ?
Mon, 5 Aug 2013
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
Balloon sinus plasty for the sinus surgery is a well accepted procedure and the success rate depends on the degree of deformity that you are having. It has chances of lesser bleeding and earlier recovery.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
Balloon sinus plasty for the sinus surgery is a well accepted procedure and the success rate depends on the degree of deformity that you are having. It has chances of lesser bleeding and earlier recovery.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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