A Modern Treatment Option
Minimally invasive balloon treatment for selected eustachian tube problems.
Who Performs Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation in Las Vegas?
I’m your doctor, Dr. Terrance J. Kwiatkowski, and I perform Eustachian tube balloon dilation for appropriate candidates in Las Vegas and Henderson. This procedure may be an option for patients with chronic ETD, including persistent ear pressure, fullness, muffled hearing, or difficulty equalizing, when medical treatment has not provided adequate relief.
How Does the Procedure Work?
A small balloon catheter is passed through the nose to the opening of the Eustachian tube. The balloon is gently inflated to widen the tube and then removed. The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia and takes only a few minutes per side.
Who May Benefit From Balloon Dilation?
Balloon dilation may be appropriate for patients with obstructive Eustachian tube dysfunction who have not achieved adequate relief with medical treatment. A thorough evaluation is necessary to confirm the diagnosis and determine whether the procedure is appropriate.
Questions About Balloon Dilation
For patients with confirmed obstructive ETD, it can significantly improve symptoms. Results vary.
The procedure is performed under anesthesia, and recovery is generally well tolerated.
Some patients notice improvement within days to weeks. Full benefit may take several months.
Yes. It is often performed with myringotomy or nasal surgery when indicated.