The AAO–HNS has published a set of clinical statements on the indications for and appropriate use of balloon dilation of the Eustachian tube.
Balloon Dilation Useful for Revision Frontal Sinusotomy
Is the balloon a useful tool for revision frontal sinusotomy to efficiently and safely allow subsequent instrumentation of the frontal outflow tract using larger, more aggressive instruments? Background: Reports of drill-out frontal sinusotomy outcomes have emphasized the importance of mucosal preservation and the avoidance of circumferential mucosal disruption in maximizing long-term success. The frontal sinus outlflow […]