Improvement in papilledema and visual loss after endovascular stent placement in dural sinus thrombosis.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To report two cases of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis with papilledema and visual loss that improved after endovascular stent placement.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Retrospective case series from a tertiary ophthalmic center.

RESULTS:

Two cases of venous sinus occlusion treated with angioplasty and stenting are described. Both cases experienced improvement in optic disc edema and visual function following the procedures.

CONCLUSION:

Endovascular stent placement may relieve increased intracranial pressure and papilledema caused by cerebral sinus thrombosis and may prevent further visual loss.

• Authors: M G Hunt, A G Lee, R H Kardon, W S Lesley, J C Chaloupka
• Journal: Neuro-ophthalmology (Aeolus Press) (Neuroophthalmology) Vol. 26 Issue 2 Pg. 85-92 (Sep 2001) ISSN: 0165-8107 [Print] England
• PMID: 12510694 (Publication Type: Journal Article)