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Balloon Frontal Sinuplasty

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Indications:

Chronic frontal sinusitis refractory to medical therapy
Narrow frontal recess and/or frontal ostium

Highlights:

Catheter positioned in middle meatus
Lighted guide-wire advanced into frontal sinus
Balloon threaded over guide-wire and inflated

Keep in Mind:

Trans-illumination of frontal sinus confirms proper positioning
Specific indications and long-term outcomes await further study

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