Venous sinus stenting for pulsatile tinnitus: pooled analysis of 28 studies

Record details

Authors: Schartz D, Finkelstein A, et al.
Journal / source: World Neurosurgery (2024)
Design: Pooled analysis of observational studies
Sample: 616 (28 studies)
Primary endpoint: Resolution of pulsatile tinnitus
Randomized: No · Sham/placebo-controlled: No · Independent of the manufacturer: Yes

What this research found

In imaging-confirmed venous-stenosis pulsatile tinnitus: 91.7% improvement, 88.6% complete resolution after stenting.

Observational only; patient selection is everything. A dedicated stent trial (BosSTENT, NCT07070089, N=90) is registered.

Limitations and conflicts of interest

No RCT; selection-dependent.

Funding / conflicts: Independent.

Primary sources

Used as evidence for

Venous sinus stenting (pulsatile tinnitus)

This is an original summary from the Tinnitus Evidence verified database, checked against the primary source — not a reproduction of the publisher's abstract.