Post-operative weight loss in venous sinus stenting patients: A multi-center review, systematic review, and meta-analysis.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2025
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 patients was conducted.ResultsTwenty-eight patients with a diagnosis of IIH and papilledema who underwent venous sinus stenting were identified across two institutions. Patients had a mean pre-operative weight of 103.2 kg, which decreased to 101.5 kg at 3-month follow up (
Volume
31
Issue
6
First Page
811
Last Page
816
ISSN
2385-2011
Published In/Presented At
Gajjar, A. A., Rogers, A., Ghosh, R., Abbas, R., Naamani, K. E., Gooch, M. R., Field, N., Dalfino, J. C., & Paul, A. R. (2025). Post-operative weight loss in venous sinus stenting patients: A multi-center review, systematic review, and meta-analysis. Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences, 31(6), 811–816. https://doi.org/10.1177/15910199231190596
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
37807823
Document Type
Article