Definition: A venous stent is used to treat narrowing or obstruction of major veins (e.g., cerebral or jugular veins) that can cause intracranial pressure or poor drainage.
Procedure Steps:
• – Venogram imaging to locate the narrowed vein.
• – Catheter insertion via femoral or jugular vein.
• – Balloon angioplasty to expand the narrowed vein.
• – Placement of a metallic stent to maintain vessel patency.
• – Post-procedure observation and anticoagulant therapy.
Purpose / Benefits:
• – To restore normal venous outflow from the brain.
• – To reduce symptoms of intracranial hypertension and prevent complications.