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Minimally-invasive options to treat common sinus conditions
Each year, millions of people suffer from a variety of sinus conditions that impact their quality of life. Stryker ENT instruments offers a wide range of treatment options to allow doctors to best treat their patients. Learn more about the various conditions Stryker ENT can help to treat.
Sinusitis
Chronic sinusitis is an inflammation or swelling of the sinus lining and drainage pathways, which can lead to blocked sinuses. It can be brought on by several different issues and can be difficult to treat. Symptoms tend to persist and reoccur frequently despite the use of medicine. Sinusitis can affect both adults and children and the condition can have a negative impact on their lives.1
The XprESS® balloon dilation system provides a safe and effective treatment option for chronic sinusitis. It is procedure performed to expand the sinus drainage pathways.2 This technique allows for the opening of the sinuses while preserving tissue and important nasal structures.3
Talk with your doctor to determine if you could benefit from this procedure.
31 million
adults suffer from sinusitis4
adults suffer from sinusitis4
Eustachian tube dysfunction
Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is defined as the ear's inability to appropriately equalize pressure. ETD can lead to chronic ear pressure, pain or discomfort with pressure changes. Typically, when you yawn, sneeze, or swallow, your eustachian tubes- small passageways that run between your middle ear and upper throat- open to keep pressure and fluid from building up. When these eustachian tubes are blocked, this is when you might feel a fullness in your ear or your hearing may be muffled.5
The Audion® ET and XprESS® ENT dilation systems provide a safe, effective and less invasive treatment for people with Eustachian tube dysfunction. During this procedure, your doctor will insert a small balloon through your nose and into your Eustahian tube. The balloon will then be gently inflated, and after treatment, removed. The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia.6,7
Talk with your doctor to determine if you could benefit from this procedure.
11 million
patients suffer from Eustachian tube dysfunction8
patients suffer from Eustachian tube dysfunction8
Nasal airway obstruction
Nasal airway obstruction (NAO) is a condition in which the nasal passages are blocked and prevent a normal amount of air from passing through the nose. NAO can occur because of a structural abnormality in the nose or because of inflammation and swelling of the nasal passages.9 With nasal breathing delivering approximately 70% of airflow to the lungs10, any blockage that limits airflow can cause significant quality-of-life consequences.11
LATERA® is an absorbable nasal implant used to support the upper and lower cartilage inside the lateral (side) wall of your nose. Supporting the cartilage may reduce nasal airway obstruction symptoms and help you breathe better.12
Talk with your doctor to determine if you could benefit from this procedure.
20 million
patients suffer from nasal airway obstruction in the US13
patients suffer from nasal airway obstruction in the US13
Chronic rhinitis
Chronic rhinitis is frequent inflammation of the nose with symptoms such as a runny nose, nasal congestion and post-nasal drip (mucus in the throat).14 It’s what you experience when overactive nerves send too many signals to your nose, causing it to drip, run and swell more than necessary.15 Historically, patients with chronic rhinitis have had limited treatment options including nasal sprays, drops, pills and allergy shots.16
ClariFix® helps get to the root of chronic rhinitis- the overactive nerves. Using a minimally invasive treatment called cryotherapy, the ClariFix (trademark) device applies controlled freezing to the the target tissue. Talk with your doctor to determine if you could benefit from this procedure.
87 million
patients suffer from chronic rhinitis in the US17,18
patients suffer from chronic rhinitis in the US17,18
World-class ENT products
Delivering innovative, high-quality minimally-invasive therapeutic solutions for patients suffering from ear, nose, and throat conditions.
Audion® ET dilation system
The Audion ET dilation system is a balloon dilation device specifically designed for the Eustachian tube to treat adults (18+) with eustachian tube dysfunction. It features an atraumatic tip with an enhanced flexible design, 45 degree angle, and 20mm leg length designed to avoid critical anatomy.6,21-22
XprESS® ENT dilation system
The XprESS ENT dilation system delivers control and versatility for balloon dilation. Its seeker-based design and tip malleability provides tactile feel and flexibility to address complex anatomy for a broad range of patients.7,19
LATERA® absorbable nasal implant
The LATERA absorbable nasal implant supports the upper and lower lateral cartilage by anchoring above the maxilla to provide cantilever support.12,23 Nasal airway obstruction (NAO) is one of the most common complaints among patients who see an ENT physician, and its treatment can result in significant improvements in quality of life.24
ClariFix® cryotherapy device
ClariFix cryotherapy device helps get to the root of chronic rhinitis- the overactive nerves.20
References
- Battisti AS, Modi P, Pangia J. Sinusitis. [Updated 2022 Aug 8]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470383/
- Piccirillo JF, Payne SC, Rosenfeld RM, et al. Clinical Consensus Statement: Balloon Dilation of the Sinuses. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. 2018;158(2):203-214. doi:10.1177/0194599817750086
- Lofgren DH, Shermetaro C. Balloon Sinuplasty. [Updated 2022 Sep 12]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546671/
- Bleier, Benjamin S., and Marianella Paz-Lansberg. "Acute and Chronic Sinusitis." Medical Clinics 105.5 (2021): 859-870.
- Schilder AG, Bhutta MF, Butler CC, Holy C, Levine LH, Kvaerner KJ, Norman G, Pennings RJ, Poe D, Silvola JT, Sudhoff H, Lund VJ. Eustachian tube dysfunction: consensus statement on definition, types, clinical presentation and diagnosis. Clin Otolaryngol. 2015 Oct;40(5):407-11. doi: 10.1111/coa.12475. PMID: 26347263; PMCID: PMC4600223
- Audion instructions for use 5325-001
- XprESS instructions for use 4322-001
- Shan A, Ward BK, Goman AM, Betz JF, Reed NS, Poe DS, Nieman CL. Prevalence of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in Adults in the United States. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019 Oct 1;145(10):974-975. doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2019.1917. PMID: 31369057; PMCID: PMC668155
- Clark DW, DelSignore AG, Raithatha R, Senor B. Nasal airway obstruction: prevalence and anatomic contributors. Ear Nose Throat J. 2018;97:173-176
- Crawford-Brown DJ. Theoretical and Mathematical Foundations of Human Health Risk Analysis. Boston, MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers; 1997:103.
- Rhee JS, Poetker DM, Smith TL, Bustillo A, Burzynski M, Davis RE. Nasal valve surgery improves disease-specific quality of life. Laryngoscope. March 2005;115(3):437-440.
- LATERA instructions for use: 4485-001
- Value calculated based on 2014 US population estimate from US Census and World Bank data in conjunction with incidence numbers cited in: Stewart M, Ferguson BJ, Fromer L. Epidemiology and burden of nasal congestion. Intl J Gen Med. 2010;3:37-45.
- American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery. “Rhinitis.” ENT Health, American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, 12 Dec. 2022, https://www.enthealth.org/conditions/rhinitis/.
- Yao A, Wilson JA, Ball SL. Autonomic nervous system dysfunction and sinonasal symptoms. Allergy Rhinol. 2018;9:2152656718764233.doi:10.1177/2152656718764233
- Tran NP, Vickery J, Blaiss MS. Management of rhinitis: allergic and non-allergic. Allergy Asthma Immunol Res. 2011 Jul;3(3):148-56. doi: 10.4168/aair.2011.3.3.148. Epub 2011 May 20. PMID: 21738880; PMCID: PMC3121056
- Ow RA, O'Malley EM, Han JK, Lam KK, Yen DM. Cryosurgical Ablation for Treatment of Rhinitis: Two-Year Results of a Prospective Multicenter Study. Laryngoscope. 2021 Sep;131(9):1952-1957. doi: 10.1002/lary.29453. Epub 2021 Feb 22. PMID: 33616224; PMCID: PMC8451775.
- Stryker Data On File 4280-269. Estimates calculated from Stryker Factbase, Definitive Healthcare Data, and Ow 2021.
- Data on file at Stryker DHF 1656-001
- ClariFix instructions for use: 5082-001
- Data on file at Stryker DHF-2267-001
- Data on file at Stryker DHF-2265-001
- San Nicoló, M., Stelter, K., Sadick, H., Bas, M., & Berghaus, A. (2018). A 2-Year Follow-up Study of an Absorbable Implant to Treat Nasal Valve Collapse. Facial Plast Surg, 34(5), 545-550xx Clinical data publication noted on page 12)
- Chandra RK, Patadia MO, Raviv J. Diagnosis of nasal airway obstruction. Otolaryngol Clinic North Am. 2009;42(2):207-25
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The information presented is for educational purposes only. Stryker is not dispensing medical advice. Please speak to your doctor to decide what course of treatment is right for you. Only your doctor can make the medical judgment regarding which products and treatment is right for you. Any medical procedure carries certain risks and your doctor will explain all possible complications and/or side effects. The lifetime of any treatment is not guaranteed and varies by individual and each patient will experience a different post-operative activity and comfort level.
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