Post-operative weight loss in venous sinus stenting patients: A multi-center review, systematic review, and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: IntroductionIdiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) can result in headaches, pulsatile tinnitus, papilledema, and other neurological symptoms. Weight loss can alleviate some symptoms of IIH. This study aims to investigate the effect of venous sinus stenting on post-operative weight and body mass index (BMI) changes among IIH patients. The secondary objective is to investigate the relationship between post-operative weight changes and papilledema resolution.MethodsPatients with papilledema undergoing venous sinus stenting for IIH were retrospectively reviewed from two comprehensive North American cerebrovascular centers. Patient demographics, surgical course, post-operative outcomes, and weight were analyzed. A systematic review and meta-analysis of post-operative weight in stented IIH p

SUBMITTER: Gajjar AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12603008 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature