This article was first published at SinusDoctor by Dr.G V K Chaitanya Rao, a member of American Rhinologic Society (ARS) and European Rhinologic Society (ERS), and has 10+ years of experience in the field of ENT. Balloon Sinuplasty is an endoscopic surgical technique where a small, flexible balloon catheter is used to open up blocked sinus passages thereby facilitating the drainage of the mucus built-up. Balloon Sinuplasty is often used in cases of severe rhinosinusitis and has revolutionized sinus surgery as it is highly efficient and also cost-effective. The first Balloon Sinuplasty was carried out in the US in 2004, and in just a few years the total number of patients treated this way reached 30,000. The reasons for such a quick expansion are simple — it works, it’s safe, and the technology is widely available (and affordable!). We will jump into the details of this kind of surgery later, but for now, let’s just say that a surgeon uses sophisticated instruments with inflatable...
Dr GVK Chaitanya Rao is a member of American Rhinologic Society (ARS) and European Rhinologic Society (ERS) and has 10+ years experience in the field of ENT. He is one of the few Indian ENT specialists to have undergone training in Advanced Sinus Surgery at IRCAD Taiwan. His special areas of interest include Nose & sinus surgeries, Otology, Snoring and Sleep Apnea surgeries.