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Dalent Medical Services
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Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Treatment Service
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is the preferred surgical treatment option for chronic sinusitis patients. FESS is traditionally performed in a hospital operating room and involves the removal of the inflamed sinus tissue, as well as the underlying bone to open the nasal pathway and enlarge the sinus ostia. The surgeon can also perform additional procedures if needed to treat nasal deformities or to gain access to the ...
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Balloon Sinus Dilation (BSD) - A Minimally Invasive Approach
Balloon sinus dilation was introduced in 2005 as a minimally invasive alternative to functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) in patients with chronic sinusitis. Balloon sinus dilation can be used to treat the maxillary, frontal and sphenoid sinuses but not the ethmoid sinuses. The procedure uses a balloon catheter to remodel and widen the sinus passageway and generally takes approximately one ...