One treatment option for this disease is endovascular therapy. This form of therapy involves inserting a stent, which resembles a small grid or tube, into the venous sinus. The stent helps to improve the outflow of blood in the venous system and reduce intracranial pressure.
The decision whether to treat IIH endovascularly must be made by an experienced physician who takes the patient’s individual situation into account. In some cases, particularly in emergencies with rapid deterioration of vision, stenting can be an effective option for treating IIH, especially when other therapies have been unsuccessful