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A 46-year-old patient with chronic maxillary sinusitis undergoes bilateral balloon dilation of the maxillary. how effective is this?
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Balloon dilation: If it is uncomplicated and there is no mass lesion in the sinus, this is a very effective procedure.
Answered 7/29/2013
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FESS: Balloon dilation may help certain issues. Fess is a very effective treatment for chronic maxillary sinusitis especially if other sinuses are involved, ask your treating physician.
Answered 4/25/2015
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