Endovascular treatment of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of efficacy based on technique.

ABSTRACT: BackgroundCerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is rare but potentially life-threatening. Although systemic anticoagulation is the primary treatment, endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) or thrombolysis may be considered for refractory cases. Considering advanced techniques and device technology, we undertook an updated systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate clinical and radiographic outcomes for treating CVST.MethodsWe searched PubMed and EMBASE for studies describing CVST patients treated with EVT. Presenting symptoms, procedural details, and clinical and radiographic outcomes were analyzed. Random-effects models were generated to calculate pooled proportions of clinical and radiographic outcome variables.ResultsWe analyzed 26 studies comprising 273 patients (mean age 37 years, 57.

SUBMITTER: Gautam D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12040881 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature