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Sinuplasty is a new technique in sinus surgery. Instead of using endoscopic instruments such as microdebriders and forceps, surgeons use balloons to dilate the sinus openings. This technique is similar to angioplasty, which is the use of balloons to open blocked blood vessels. Sinuplasty: Why It's Performed
Not all patients are candidates for this type of sinus surgery. For example, sinuplasty is not effective in removing nasal polyps or in patients with extensive scarring of their sinus openings. Sinuplasty: Goals of the Procedure. The goals of sinuplasty are similar to those in traditional sinus surgery. At the Johns Hopkins Sinus Center, we use sinuplasty to treat recurrent and chronic sinusitis that is not improved with adequate medical therapy. Sinuplasty: What to Expect