Surgical Solutions Network
20 Wynford Dr Suite 103B
Toronto, ON M3C 1J4
Phone: (888) 888-4250
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday, Friday: 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
At Surgical Solutions Network, our team of experienced, fellowship-trained physicians offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional sinus surgery called balloon sinuplasty for people in Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, and throughout Canada. This safe, effective treatment can be a good option for chronic sinusitis patients who are not responding well to medications and seek relief from uncomfortable and painful sinusitis symptoms.
Many patients from across Canada and all over the world choose Surgical Solutions for timely care to balloon sinuplasty and other ENT procedures. Our physicians have years of experience and excellence in performance and outcomes with this procedure. Our patient-centred philosophy means we strive to provide exceptional pre- and post-operative care and a compassionate, caring, and rewarding experience.
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Chronic sinusitis, also called rhinosinusitis, refers to long-term (12 weeks or more) swelling and inflammation of the sinuses.
Sinusitis symptoms may include 2 or 3 of the following:
Chronic sinusitis is best diagnosed by an otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon (ENT) who can recommend the best sinusitis treatment options for you.
During this procedure, surgeons use a small balloon placed through the nose to dilate the sinus openings. It is most effective when only one or two of the paranasal sinuses are involved, especially the frontal and maxillary sinuses. Unlike traditional sinus surgery, it does not remove bone or tissue from the nose.
If you have been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis and are not responding to medical treatment such as antibiotics, you may be a candidate for balloon sinuplasty. The benefits of this procedure include:
The procedure is less invasive than traditional sinus surgery yet effective at relieving symptoms of chronic sinusitis.
You will need to complete a Pre-Surgical Patient Questionnaire to provide us with your basic medical history. We also require your most recent CT scan and, should these confirm you are a suitable patient for the procedure and our facility, a history, physical, bloodwork, and ECG from your family doctor.
While recovery times vary, patients generally resume normal activities within a few days.
Your surgeon will advise you on how to prepare based on your current circumstances. Often pre-surgical preparation is limited to the day before the procedure to aid in achieving the best possible outcome following your surgery.
Sinus conditions are evaluated with a variety of diagnostic tests, which commonly include:
Source: https://www.enthealth.org/conditions/sinusitis/
If you are ready to discuss your balloon sinuplasty needs with one of our surgeons, contact us using our online form to learn more and request a consultation today. To discover your health options, your patient advisor will discuss: