Unilateral transverse sinus stenting of patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

The pathophysiology of IIH remains unknown. TS stenoses have been observed in a high proportion of these patients. Stent placement to remove this potential obstruction to venous outflow has been proposed as a treatment option for patients with IIH refractory to medical treatment.

Materials and methods

The clinical presentation, treatment, and outcome of patients with refractory IIH evaluated for venous sinus stent placement at a tertiary care center was retrospectively reviewed.

Results

Thirteen female patients with IIH were evaluated for sinovenous stent placement. Moderate sinus stenoses with normal intrasinus pressures were found in 3 patients and therefore stent placement was not performed. Ten patients had elevated intrasinus pressures (pre

SUBMITTER: Bussiere M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7964205 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature