Sinus Surgery
widens the sinus openings to allow air to circulate and mucus to drain
Keeping the sinuses open after surgery is critical for proper healing and sinus drainage. That’s where PROPEL® sinus stent comes in.
At the end of the endoscopic sinus surgery, instead of packing the sinus with gauze, the ENT physician inserts PROPEL sinus stent into the sinus. The lightweight sinus stent conforms to the sinus and holds it open while it heals. It contains anti-inflammatory medication, which gets delivered in a controlled manner directly into the tissues to reduce inflammation. Keeping the sinuses open is necessary to achieve the desired results of surgery. PROPEL aids with healing, reduces inflammation and helps prevent scarring.2 Reducing inflammation and scarring following surgery has been proven to achieve better long-term outcomes and lower the need for additional interventions.3 PROPEL SAFETY INFORMATION“PROPEL aids with healing, reduces inflammation and helps prevent scarring.2”
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There are many methods to treat and manage sinusitis and, often, sinusitis may require a combination of treatment options.
Could it be sinusitis?
Could your symptoms be signs of chronic sinusitis?
Take the sinusitis self-assessment to find out. TAKE THE ASSESSMENTWhy find an ENT physician ?
If you suffer from chronic sinus infections, you may need to see an ENT physician, who is also called an ear, nose, and throat doctor or an otolaryngologist. These specialized physicians are experts in both the medical and surgical management of chronic sinusitis.
Intersect ENT makes information available about physicians and facilities that offer the PROPEL® mometasone furoate sinus implant. Physicians and facilities are listed based upon proximity to the zip code you have entered.
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Sinusitis is a complex and frustrating disease. But learning about the causes, symptoms and treatments available can help you find the solution that is best for you.
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When planning for surgery, it’s important to make sure you have enough time available for a full recovery. Rushing back
* PROPEL is not intended to treat deficits associated with smell, taste or sleep.
1. National Health Interview Survey 2012
2. Han JK, Marple BF, Smith TL et. al., Int. Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2012; 2:271-279
3. Kennedy DW. Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine. 2012; 6(5):493-498.
Safety Information
The purpose of the site is to help create awareness about sinusitis and treatment options for the disease. Please note that information contained on this site is not medical advice. It should not be used as a substitute for speaking with your physician. Always talk with your physician about diagnosis and treatment information.
The PROPEL sinus implants are intended for use after sinus surgery to maintain patency and to locally deliver steroids to the sinus mucosa: 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 ostia. The implants are intended for use in patients ≥18 years of age. Contraindications include patients with intolerance to mometasone furoate (MF) or a hypersensitivity to bioabsorbable polymers. Safety and effectiveness of the implants in pregnant or nursing females have not been studied. Risks may include, but are not limited to, pain/pressure, displacement of implant, possible side effects of intranasal MF, sinusitis, epistaxis, and infection. For complete prescribing information see IFU at www.IntersectENT.com. Rx only.