Stenting of the venous sinus is the neuro-interventional treatment that is being offered to patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension that are refractory to medical management. Several groups have shown high intracranial venous sinus pressures in cases of benign intracranial hypertension.1, 2 In some instances, these seem to be secondary to raised central venous pressure (eg, severe obesity). The authors show a well-detailed video of venous sinus stenting. This video is timely as the understanding of venous stenting, in this case for idiopathic intracranial hypertension, is being explored in more depth. Venous sinus stenting for idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Background: Our goal was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of stenting of venous sinus stenosis (VSS) in patients with medically-refractory, medically-intolerant or fulminant idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) in a prospective, observational study. Procedure: Stenting of the venous sinus However, a companion case (click here) shows a situation where venous sinus stenosis and severe pulsatile tinnitus persisted despite placement of a programmable and fully functional VP shunt, and despite shunt success in resolving all other symptoms of intracranial hypertension. Objective: To explore the relation between venous sinus disease and IIH. Background: The high pressures documented in the intracranial venous sinuses in idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) could be the result of focal stenotic lesions in the lateral sinuses obstructing cranial venous outflow. BACKGROUND: Dural venous sinus stenting (DVSS) is an accepted treatment option in selected patients with medically refractory idiopathic intracranial hypertension and obstructive venous outflow physiology prior to cerebrospinal flow diversion (CSFD) surgery. Fargen KM, Velat GJ, Lewis SB, Hoh BL, Mocco J, Lawson MF. Abstract. Objective: To determine the usefulness of venous sinus stenting in the treatment of patients with symptomatic venous sinus stenosis without a diagnosis of IIH. J Neurointerv Surg, 5(4):e22, 27 Jun 2012 Cited by: 10 articles | PMID: 22738775 It has been hypothesized in patients with pulsatile tinnitus with idiopathic intracranial hypertension and sinus stenosis, venous sinus stenting across the stenosis can alter venous flow dynamics and minimize turbulence to resolve pulsatile tinnitus. It explains what these terms mean and tells you about any benefits and risks. Background: Venous sinus stenting is an effective treatment for patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and venous sinus stenosis. 2 More often, they appear to be the result of focal venous sinus lesions causing partial or complete obstruction to cranial venous outflow.1, 2 Venous Sinus Stenting for the treatment of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Department of Neuroradiology Patient information This information is for patients having a procedure called venous sinus stenting to treat idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Concomitant intracranial pressure monitoring during venous sinus stenting for intracranial hypertension secondary to venous sinus stenosis.