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RESEARCH TYPE:
Commentary/Perspective


Human Studies

PAIN TYPE:
Migraine/Headache


2023 Aug 02


J Neurol Sci


37572407


452

Emergent cerebral venous stenting: A valid treatment option for fulminant idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

Authors

Horev A, Ben-Arie G, Walter E, Tsumi E, Regev T, Aloni E, Biederko R, Zlotnik Y, Lebowitz Z, Shelef I, Honig A

Abstract

Fulminant idiopathic intracranial hypertension (FIIH) is characterized by rapid, severe, progressive vision loss and often treated surgically. Cerebral transverse venous stenting (CTVS) is efficacious in IIH patients, but emergent CTVS in FIIH is rarely reported. We present our experience with emergent CTVS in patients with FIIH.