This pilot study will evaluate the accuracy and ease of use of the LUMA light wire and whether trans-illumination of the sinuses is comparable to fluoroscopy during balloon dilation procedures.
50 patients undergoing functional endoscopic with balloon dilatation sinus surgery will be studied using the light wire technology. This will be used as a guide for the surgeon to know when they are safely in the sinus by trans-illumination through the sinus wall prior to utilizing balloon dilation. Routine fluoroscopy will be used as well to verify the position of the wire, which is currently standard practice. The ease, time required, and accuracy of placement will be recorded for each case and compared to data previously collected when suing standard wire technology.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
Luma lightwire technology will be utilized in conjunction with fluoroscopy for patients with sinusitis undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery with balloon dilatation. Trans-illumination of the sinus will be compared to fluoroscopy for accuracy
Lahey Clinic
Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
Time, ease and accuracy of placement - compare accuracy of trans-illumination with fluoroscopy
Time frame: at conclusion of subject enrollment
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