Balloon Eustachian Tuboplasty

Highlights:

• Balloon is directed slightly medially as it is introduced into Eustachian tube lumen.
• Balloon is slowly advanced into lumen.
• If any resistance is encountered the tube is withdrawn slightly before inflation.
• Balloon is left inflated for two minutes and then it is withdrawn.

Keep in Mind/Things to Remember:

• Balloon is intended to dilate the valve region in the distal portion of ET.
• Balloon should never be advanced through bony isthmus, which is in close proximity top the carotid artery.

Reference

Poe et al. Balloon Dilation of the Cartlaginous Eustachian Tube.Otolaryngol HNS 2011;144:563.