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Balloon sinuplasty now available at Spire Roding

Relief from chronic sinusitis

Chronic sinusitis sufferers often experience pressure headaches, severe face pain, lethargy and loss of sense of smell and taste. The majority of sinusitis patients tend to live with their symptoms and take medication, such as nasal sprays, antibiotics and steroids, which may help. If symptoms do not improve, the most commonly performed surgical option to date has been endoscopic sinus surgery, which can invlove cutting and drilling larger holes in the delicate bones of the paranasal sinus complex, close to the brain and eyes, to improve drainage.

A minimally invasive option in sinus surgery

Diagram of the 4 sinus areas

Diagram of the 4 sinuses

However, a new less invasive technique - balloon sinuplasty - is now available at Spire Roding Hospital to patients from East London, Essex and the surrounding area. This new technique uses the same technology that is used by cardiologists to widen blocked arteries. Dedicated balloons widen the drainage channels from the sinuses into the nasal cavities, with the aim of improving drainage of secretions and hence relieving pressure within the sinus complex. The following pictures show how this new technique works.

Following general anaesthetic, a guided wire is fed from the nose into the sinuses.

A tiny balloon is then fed along the wire to the blockage. Once safely anchored in place, the balloon is gently inflated displacing the fine bone at the sinus junction without damaging the delicate membrane lining it.

The balloon is then deflated and removed.

Following general anaesthetic, a guided wire is fed from the nose into the sinus cavities and a tiny balloon is then fed along the wire to the blockage. Once safely anchored in place, the balloon is gently inflated displacing the fine bone at the sinus junction without damaging the delicate membrane lining. The balloon is then deflated and removed. The surgery takes about 30 - 45 minutes and patients are normally able to go home the same day.

Are you suitable for balloon sinuplasty?

If you have chronic sinusitis, you may be suitable for treatment with this new procedure at Spire Roding Hospital. You must see your GP in the first instance if you want to be referred to one of our ENT experts to discuss treatment, but balloon sinuplasty will gerneally benefit people suffering from:

Facial pain, a feeling of pressure, congestion or fullness around the nose
Chronic nasal congestion
Nasal obstruction or blockage
Nasal discharge/purulence
Loss of smell or taste
Headache
Fatigue
Dental pain
Halitosis (bad breath)

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At Spire Roding, the balloon sinuplasty service is led by Mr Sam Jayaraj, and also offered by Mr Paul Chatrath, in the cleanliness and comfort of our private hospital.