A Breakthrough in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Go beyond the symptoms TO THE SOURCE
The ACCLARENT AERA® Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System, first-of-its-kind*, is a safe and minimally invasive treatment for ETD. For patients ages 8-17, it is designed to treat patients with ETD resulting in chronic otitis media with effusion (COME).
EXPERIENCE RELIEF with a minimally invasive procedure. ACCLARENT AERA dilates your narrowed and clogged Eustachian tubes.
A physician trained to use ACCLARENT AERA can determine if Eustachian tube balloon dilation is right for you:
How It Works
During the procedure, the ACCLARENT AERA system dilates (opens up) your Eustachian tube through use of a small balloon.
- The balloon is guided through your nose and into your Eustachian tube
- Once in place, it is inflated to open up or widen your Eustachian tube to relieve any pressure imbalance or blockage that could be causing you discomfort
- After your Eustachian tube has been widened, the balloon is deflated and removed from your Eustachian tube
What to Expect
- Safe and minimally invasive
- A minimally invasive approach to treat persistent ETD
- Designed specifically to treat the Eustachian tube
How much time does it take?
Because the procedure is minimally invasive, it may not require a lengthy recovery.
- Outpatient procedure
- Short recovery time
- Preserves natural anatomy
- Minimally invasive
- No cuts or incisions required
What Are the Differences Between ACCLARENT AERA and Ear Tubes?
Both are meant to restore hearing and comfort. Both minimize ear pressure. But ear tubes are devices meant to be placed long term in the ear drum, while treatment with the ACCLARENT AERA is a brief procedure which does not require any placement of tubes or devices.
ACCLARENT AERA
ACCLARENT AERA is a procedure that gently but firmly puts pressure on swollen tissues to create an opening.
- Balloon is placed through the nose
- Natural anatomy is preserved
- No cutting required
- Safe and minimally invasive
- A nonsurgical approach to treat persistent ETD
- Designed specifically to treat the Eustachian tubes
Ear Tubes
Ear tubes are just that: tiny cylinders inserted through the ear drum in a hospital setting that permit air to enter the middle ear. They also may be called tympanostomy tubes, myringotomy tubes, ventilation tubes, or PE (pressure equalization) tubes.
- The ear drum is cut or perforated
- Tubes are supposed to fall out after a year or two. If needed, the procedure is repeated
- Tubes may need to be replaced several times1
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*September 16, 2016
Disclaimer: The information featured here is not intended as medical advice, or to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. Please talk to your doctor if you have questions. This content is intended for audience within the US only.
Disclosures
Indications For Use
The ACCLARENT AERA® Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System is intended to dilate the Eustachian tube for treatment of persistent Eustachian tube dysfunction in patients ages 18 and older.
For patients ages 8-17 years, the ACCLARENT AERA® Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System, alone or in combination with adjunctive procedures, is intended to treat patients with objective signs of persistent obstructive Eustachian tube dysfunction from inflammatory pathology, resulting in chronic otitis media with effusion and are refractory to at least one surgical intervention for persistent obstructive Eustachian tube dysfunction.
Important Safety Information
Acclarent Technology is intended for use by or under the direction of a physician. Eustachian tube balloon dilation has associated risks, including tissue and mucosal trauma, infection, or possible carotid artery injury. Consult your physician for a full discussion of risks and benefits to determine whether this procedure is right for you. The success of this procedure depends on many factors, including your physical condition and your body’s ability to tolerate the procedure. Use care in the selection of your doctors and hospital, based on their skill and experience.
Caution: Federal (US) law restricts the sale, distribution or use of these devices to, by or on the order of a physician.
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References
- Ear Tubes. (2017). Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/ear-tubes/details/what-you-can-expect/rec-20200014 on July 19, 2017.