Balloon protection of the Labbe vein during venous sinus stenting.

Endovascular treatment of dural venous sinus stenosis using auto-expandable stents is progressively becoming a central part in the management of patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and pulsatile tinnitus. One potential concern during stenting is impairment of venous outflow in the Labbé vein, which usually drains in close proximity to the culprit transverse sinus stenosis. We propose a technique which can counteract venous outflow impairment, consisting of temporary balloon protection of the Labbé vein during stent deployment.