title: Innovations in Balloon Catheter Technology in Rhinology.
abstract: Since being introduced more than 10 years ago, balloon catheter technology (BCT) has undergone several generations of innovations. From construction to utilization, there has been a myriad of advancements in balloon technology. The ergonomics of the balloon dilation systems have improved with a focus on limiting the extra assembly. "Hybrid" BCT procedures have shown promise in mucosal preservation, including treating isolated complex frontal disease. Multiple randomized clinical trials report improved long-term outcomes in stand-alone BCT, including in-office use. The ever-expanding technological innovations ensure BCT will be a key component in the armamentarium of the modern sinus surgeon.
authors.affiliation: Section of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospitals-Case Western Reserve University, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: D'Anza
authors.affiliation: Section of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cranial Base & Pituitary Surgery Program, Head and Neck Institute, Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue #A-71, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
authors.forename: Raj
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sindwani
authors.affiliation: Section of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cranial Base & Pituitary Surgery Program, Head and Neck Institute, Burkhardt Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue #A-71, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. Electronic address: woodart@ccf.org.
authors.forename: Troy D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Woodard
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000639:trends*; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
keywords: Balloon catheter technology; Balloon sinus dilation; Chronic sinus disease; Endoscopic sinus surgery