Outcomes of endovascular thrombectomy in patients with cerebral venous thrombosis: A cohort study of 325 patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare condition that presents with significant treatment challenges and has traditionally been managed with anticoagulation. However, for patients who fail anticoagulation or present with severe symptoms, endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) has emerged as a favorable treatment modality. This study examines the outcomes, complications, and comorbidities associated with EVT in patients with CVT.

Methods

A query of the 2015-2019 National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample was performed for patients admitted to hospitals with ICD-10 diagnosis codes for CVT and ICD-10 procedure codes for usage of EVT. Demographic information, baseline comorbidities, complications, and discharge dispositions were compared between patients who underwent EVT an

SUBMITTER: Malhotra A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11791959 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature