Here we present the first two patients that were treated with baloon sinuplasty in Bulgaria. Review of the indications, benefits, risks, feasibility and efficacy of baloon sinuplasty. Chronic sinusitis – description and management alternatives.
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В настоящото съобщение-обзор ние представяме първите двама пациенти, оперирани в България с използване на метода на балонната синупластика. Разгледани са индикациите, ползите, рисковете, приложимостта и ефикасността на този метод. Описание на заболяването хроничен синузит и алтернативите за лечение.
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