Styloidectomy for Jugular Decompression in Venous Outflow Disorders
Styloidectomy appears effective in selected patients with symptomatic IJV compression, with most reporting meaningful relief. However, complications are common, and many patients require further intervention. Careful diagnostic evaluation and patient selection remain critical as the role of open decompression in cerebral venous disorders continues to evolve.
Authors
- Omer Ashraf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5385-3785)
- Brock R. Yager (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9159-3791)
- Adnan H. Siddiqui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9519-0059)
- Ferdinand Hui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3759-7886)
- Carol Kittel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4512-0634)
- Kyle M Fargen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8979-1993)
- Edward Hepworth
- Jackson P Midtlien (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9460-1196)
- Connor Margraf
- Emily Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3496-2151)
- Angelina H Wiater
- Molly Ehrig (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7051-2915)
Institutions
- North American Skull Base Society (US)
- Queen's Medical Center (US)
- Neurological Surgery (US)
- Wake Forest University (US)
- University at Buffalo, State University of New York (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Neurosurgery
- Published
- 2025-12-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2025.124717
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Oropharyngeal Anatomy and Pathologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.67