Serbian doctors perform country's first brain stent operation

In a medical first for Serbia, doctors at the University Clinical Centre of Serbia (UKCS) have successfully implanted an intracranial venous stent. The groundbreaking procedure, performed on July 16, marks a significant advancement in treating idiopathic intracranial hypertension, a neurological condition known for causing severe chronic headaches and vision impairment. The minimally invasive treatment involves placing a stent in a narrowed venous sinus within the brain to alleviate elevated intracranial venous pressure. The operation was carried out by interventional neuroradiologist Dr. Ivan Vukasinovic and his team, with crucial collaboration from Dr. Ida van den Wijngaard of Leiden University, who serves as a consultant to UKCS. The patient reported a substantial decrease in headache intensity immediately after waking from anesthesia. Discharged the following day, the patient experienced no complications, underscoring the procedure's success and safety. This achievement highlights the UKCS's commitment to adopting cutting-edge medical technologies and improving patient outcomes for complex neurological conditions.