Characteristics and Outcomes of the Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Treatment in Intrinsic and Extrinsic Stenosis: A Single-Center Experience in China.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study aimed to explore the precipitating factors and evaluate the impact of different stenosis types on treatment outcomes in patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and venous sinus stenosis (VSS).

Methods

We recruited patients with IIH who presented with VSS, either intrinsic or extrinsic. We observed the clinical and laboratory findings, and we then compared the outcomes of stenting and medical treatment in different stenosis types.

Results

Among 145 patients with IIH and VSS, 59 were of the intrinsic type and 86 were of the extrinsic type. Patients in the intrinsic group were older (42 vs. 34 years old, P < 0.001) and presented with higher pre-op gradient pressure (15 mmHg vs. 12 mmHg, P < 0.001). There was no significant differe

SUBMITTER: Raynald 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8571462 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature