The use of balloon guide catheters during venous sinus stenting: A case series

Venous sinus stenting (VSS) is a safe and effective treatment strategy for pulsatile tinnitus (PT) and idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). Although complications are rare, the morbidity associated with the complications is high. Navigating through the venous sinuses poses unique challenges to the interventionalist. There is limited literature regarding device selection to maximize safety and efficiency. We report on the safety and advantages of using a balloon guide catheter (BGC) for venous access in VSS.