Does balloon sinuplasty really work?

Does balloon sinuplasty really work?

According to clinical research, the balloon sinuplasty success rate is greater than 95%. This astounding rate of success is driving more patients to find extended relief through balloon sinuplasty. This is why balloon treatment has become the gold standard for long-term sinus relief.

How much does sinus balloon surgery cost?

The cost of a balloon sinuplasty can range from $3,000 to $7,000, depending on the doctor doing the surgery. The surgery tends to cost much less in an office or clinic setting than in an operating room.

Is Eustachian tube balloon dilation covered by insurance?

Eustachian tube balloon dilation is investigative and unproven, and therefore NOT COVERED. There is insufficient reliable evidence in the form of high quality peer-reviewed medical literature to establish the efficacy or effects on health care outcomes.

What are the risks of balloon sinuplasty?

Balloon sinuplasty risks may include:

• Tissue Damage: There’s a small risk of mucosal/tissue damage from the expansion.
• Optical Damage: Since the procedure is being performed near your eye, it could affect the optic nerve; although this is rare.
• Infection: Your sinuses are prone and sensitive to infection.

How much does balloon plasty cost?

Overall, the costs associated with balloon sinuplasty range from $2,000 to $7,000. Without insurance, endoscopic sinuplasties typically cost around $20,000 dollars. Generally, surgeries performed in a doctor’s office or clinical setting under local anesthesia cost a fraction of those done in hospitals.

Is balloon sinuplasty painful?

Because balloon sinuplasty does not involve any major cutting or incisions, it is a less painful procedure compared with standard surgical procedures performed for sinusitis. Balloon sinuplasty involves gentle insertion of a device into the nostrils. It is generally a safe and effective method to treat sinus problems.

Does balloon sinuplasty last forever?

Numerous studies have shown that the benefits of Balloon Sinuplasty™ last for at least two years in the vast majority of patients, which is as good or better than what’s achieved with conventional sinus surgeries.

How do I widen my Eustachian tubes?

A small balloon is passed through the catheter. The balloon is then gently inserted into the opening of the Eustachian tube and then inflated for two minutes. It is then deflated and removed. Depending on the side of the symptoms, either one or both tubes can be dilated.

How much does eustachian tube dilation cost?

On MDsave, the cost of an Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation ranges from $4,230 to $7,862. Those on high deductible health plans or without insurance can save when they buy their procedure upfront through MDsave.

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Does balloon sinuplasty break bones?

Balloon sinuplasty widens the opening to the sinuses without requiring the surgical removal of bone and tissue. A balloon catheter is inserted in a nostril and snaked into the sinus cavity along a guidewire. Once in place, the balloon is inflated, breaking small bones and widening the sinus opening.

What is the Acclarent ® balloon inflation device used for?

The ACCLARENT ® Balloon Inflation Device is used to control the inflation and deflation of the various ACCLARENT ® Balloon Catheters. No applicable peer-reviewed references for this page.

What are the risks of Acclarent® Balloon Sinuplasty devices?

ACCLARENT ® Balloon Sinuplasty Devices are intended for use by or under the direction of a physician who is trained in the use of Acclarent Technology. ACCLARENT ® Balloon Sinuplasty Device use has described risks, including tissue and mucosal trauma, infection, or possible orbital injury.

Who should use the Acclarent AERA ® Eustachian tube balloon dilation system?

Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. 2015;124 (8): 630–637. ACCLARENT AERA ® Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System is intended for use by physicians who are trained on Acclarent Technology. Eustachian tube balloon dilation has associated risks, including tissue and mucosal trauma, infection, or possible carotid artery injury.

What is Acclarent AERA ®?

The first product of its kind, ACCLARENT AERA ® was specifically designed for the Eustachian tube anatomy with flexibility to reach the source of the problem in a minimally invasive way. Pathology lies within the cartilaginous segment of the Eustachian tube.

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