Minimally Invasive Relief for Increased Brain Pressure

Pseudotumor cerebri, also known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), is a condition where elevated pressure in the brain mimics the symptoms of a brain tumor—causing headaches, vision problems, and other neurological symptoms.

How It Works

Using real-time fluoroscopy (X-ray imaging) and venography, our interventional radiologists perform:

🔹 Venous Sinus Stenting – If narrowing (stenosis) of the brain’s venous sinuses is contributing to increased pressure, a small stent is placed to improve blood drainage and reduce symptoms.
🔹 Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap) – In some cases, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is withdrawn to temporarily relieve pressure and help guide treatment.

These image-guided, minimally invasive techniques offer a safe and effective alternative to more invasive surgical procedures.

Why Is This Procedure Done?

• To relieve symptoms like headaches, vision changes, and dizziness
• To prevent long-term damage to the optic nerve and vision loss
• As a targeted, minimally invasive alternative to surgical treatments
• To restore proper cerebrospinal fluid drainage and brain pressure balance