Shunting, Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration, Dural Venous Stenting and Bariatric Surgery for Medically Refractory Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (P6-15.003)

Toka Elboraay; Khaled Abu Elkhair; Mohamed Alaa Hussein; Ahmed khedr; Amira Aboali; Omar Rageh; Mena Maged; Yehia Nabil; Mohamed Karam; Mahmoud A. Taha; Yasmin Negida

doi:10.1212/wnl.0000000000216771

June 9, 2026Neurology

Shunting, Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration, Dural Venous Stenting and Bariatric Surgery for Medically Refractory Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (P6-15.003)

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This research aims to evaluate and compare the effectiveness and safety of various surgical methods for treating medically refractory idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of surgical interventions.
Examined major surgical options including shunting, optic nerve sheath fenestration, dural venous stenting, and bariatric surgery.
Included studies addressing patient outcomes and complications.
Identified differences in efficacy and safety among surgical interventions.
Found that certain procedures resulted in improved outcomes for patients compared to others.
Reported complication rates that varied significantly across the different types of surgeries.

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Systematic review compares safety and efficacy of surgical treatments for refractory idiopathic intracranial hypertension, aiding clinical decision-making.

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To systematically compare the efficacy and safety of major surgical interventions for patients with medically refractory idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

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Elboraay et al. (2026) studied this question.

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