Advances in the treatment of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis / 国际脑血管病杂志

ABSTRACT

Cerebral venous and sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a special type of cerebrovascular disease characterized by cerebral venous return disturbance with increased intracranial pressure due to variety of causes. CVST accounts for 0. 5% ~ 1% in al the cerebrovascular diseases. The early diagnosis and treatment of CVST have a significant impact on the prognosis of the patients. This article reviews the advances in the treatment of CVST.