if it's such a benign procedure why do they need general anesthesia. i had my wisdom teeth out with local, and this can't hurt as much
I found this also...
New Treatment Balloon Sinuplasty May Help Sinusitis Sufferers
http://www.newsdial.com/sinusitis/balloon-sinuplasty.html
Lucky you. In the USSR they used to do extractions and root canals without any anesthesia. It was character building.
an answer to your question most likely will be found here...
http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=21254520
Feasibility and procedural success was demonstrated through 100% dilation of the target sinuses.
The Balloon Sinuplasty Procedure
After placing a small guiding catheter into the nose under endoscopic vision, a small guidewire is introduced into the sinus targeted for therapy. Once the sinus is accessed, a proprietary balloon device developed by Acclarent, Inc. (Menlo Park, CA) called the Relieva(TM) Sinus Balloon Catheter is introduced into the swollen sinus passageway under x-ray guidance. The Relieva Sinus Balloon catheter is then dilated, gently restructuring and widening the walls of the passageway, maintaining the integrity of the sinus lining and allowing for immediate drainage of trapped secretions.
"This technology is indeed an eye opener and should make sinus surgery more complete," said Dr. Michael Setzen from Manhasset, NY, "The Balloon Sinuplasty procedure is extremely exciting and will be beneficial to both sinus surgeons and patients."