Press Release - New Technology Now Available at Jackson
Purchase Medical Center
New Technology Now Available at Jackson Purchase Medical Center
37 Million American Afflicted With Sinusitis
MAYFIELD, KENTUCKY, (August 14, 2006) – A new, minimally invasive technology for treating chronic sinus inflammation is now available at Jackson Purchase Medical Center. The Balloon SinuplastyTM system uses a small catheter and balloon to quickly open and expand blocked sinuses.
Sinusitis is one of the most common chronic health problems in the U.S., afflicting 37 million Americans each year. Patients suffer headaches, congestion, fatigue and other symptoms. This condition significantly impacts an individual’s physical, functional, and emotional quality of life.
Until recently, sinusitis patients were limited to two treatment options: medical therapy such as antibiotics and topical nasal steroids, or conventional sinus surgery such as Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS). Medical therapy can help alleviate symptoms for 75-80% of patients but is inadequate for the rest. For them, sinus surgery is often the best option. However, FESS is a conventional surgery that requires bone and tissue removal in order to open up blocked sinus passageways. In lieu of a desired treatment, more than 600,000 patients elect to live with painful sinus conditions.
Now, there is an evolution in endoscopic sinus surgery with the Balloon SinuplastyTM technology. A small, flexible balloon catheter is placed through a nostril into the blocked sinus passageway. The balloon is then inflated to gently restructure and open the sinus passageway, restoring normal sinus drainage and function.
Drs. Sonny Isbell and Bruce Rowland are the first physicians in this area to offer this technology. According to Drs. Isbell and Rowland, “The Balloon SinuplastyTM devices are a true advance in sinus care because in many cases it can be done without removing any tissue or bone. That means faster recovery times and less post-procedure discomfort. In fact, many of our patients have been able to return to normal activities within 24 hours and have had significant improvement in their symptoms.”
Recently, News Channel 6 in Paducah featured eleven year old Graves County native, Zach Taylor, who underwent balloon sinuplasty last month. “I can breathe now, and I don’t have headaches”, Zach revealed on the Channel 6 evening newscast.
Sinusitis patients who are considering their options can learn more about the Balloon SinuplastyTM technology by contacting Dr. Sonny Isbell or Dr. Bruce Rowland at the Morgan-Haugh Clinic or by visiting balloonsinuplasty.com.