Does Balloon Sinusplasty Work On Kids?

Kevin Ende, MD • December 13, 2019

Does balloon sinusplasty work on kids? 

The short answer to this question is yes. There was a recent paper discussing the cost effectiveness of performing balloon sinusplasty at the same time as adenoidectomy in children with chronic sinusitis despite medical managment in the American Journal of Otolaryngology. The message from the article is that it is more cost effective to perform adenoidectomy first and then come back to perform balloon sinusplasty at a later date for kids who still need it, but that both procedures together led to superior outcomes for patients then just doing the adenoidectomy alone. 

 At NJ Eye and Ear we will help you decide which treatment is right for your child since we have the technology to provide all of these options. We have the latest and safest balloon sinusplasty equipment on the market and we are excited to offer this procedure to both adolescents and adults. If your child suffers from sinusitis and you would like to explore a safe procedure option that does NOT involve a trip to the operating room or any anesthesia, call us today for a consultation. 
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