Long‐term outcome analysis of balloon catheter sinusotomy: Two‐year follow‐up

Abstract

Patients who receive balloon catheter sinusotomy in endoscopic sinus surgery have significant improvement in symptoms two years after surgery. Radiographic evidence also confirms resolution of disease after two years. This demonstrates durability of clinical results previously reported at 24 weeks and one year after surgery.

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