Abstract
Program Description: Balloon catheter technology was introduced in 2005 for management of paranasal sinus inflammatory disease. This miniseminar will objectively evaluate the currently available operative suite and office-based balloon devices. Rhinologists with considerable experience without commercial conflicts on balloons will assess the frank advantages and limitations of the current balloon devices. Evidence-based review will be incorporated to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the existing peer-review literature. The recent large European clinical trial will be reviewed. The potential complications unique to balloon catheters will be discussed. An update on CPT coding, RUC values, and socioeconomic implications will also be addressed. Educational Objectives: 1) Review the currently available operative suite and office-based balloon catheter technologies and explore implications on the Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) paradigm. 2) Critically appraise the existing peer-review literature and address potential complications of balloon dilation. 3) Assess socioeconomic implications and CPT coding issues related to balloons.
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