Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
This outpatient procedure widens the sinus openings to allow air to circulate and mucus to drain.
To learn more about the risks and benefits of sinus surgery, visit MySinusitis.com.
When Medication Fails, Sinus Surgery May Be an Option
Sinus surgery utilizes a small camera (endoscope) to make the procedure more precise and typically doesn’t involve packing.
HEALTHY SINUSES
Healthy sinuses have good airflow and allow mucus to drain properly.
DISEASED SINUSES
Inflammation blocks sinus passageways, causing facial pressure and congestion.
SINUS SURGERY
Surgery widens diseased sinus openings to restore natural drainage.
SINUS SURGERY TESTIMONIALS
The videos below reflect individual responses to sinus surgery with placement of the PROPEL® sinus stent. The accounts given are genuine and documented. Each video represents a unique individual experience and does not provide any warranty or guarantee as to the response other people may have. The response other individuals have could be different. Responses can and do vary. See your physician for more information.
Julia’s Story
“It’s amazing that I could go from having such a bad sinus infection to have that clear and to feel like everything is open.” – Julia
Michael’s Story
“The procedure was life-changing” – Michael
The PROPEL sinus implants are intended for use following sinus surgery to maintain the sinus openings and to locally deliver a drug to the sinuses: PROPEL for use in the ethmoid sinus, PROPEL Mini for use in the ethmoid sinus and The PROPEL sinus implants are intended for use following sinus surgery to maintain the sinus openings and to locally deliver a drug to the sinuses: PROPEL for use in the ethmoid sinus, PROPEL Mini for use in the ethmoid sinus and frontal sinus opening and PROPEL Contour for use in the frontal and maxillary sinus openings. The products are intended for use in patients ≥18 years of age. These products are not intended for people who are, allergic to the drug (mometasone furoate) or to certain polymers. Safety and effectiveness of the implant in pregnant or nursing females have not been studied. Risks may include, but are not limited to, pain/pressure, movement of the implant (within or out of the sinus), possible side effects of the drug, infection, and nose bleed. For more information on the risks and benefits of PROPEL sinus implants, please talk to your doctor. The FDA approved labeling can be found at www.IntersectENT.com. Rx only.
INTERSECT ENT and PROPEL are registered trademarks of Intersect ENT, Inc. in the United States and other countries. MySinusitis.com is a trademark of Intersect ENT, Inc.
