Drug-coated balloons versus stenting for intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis: a meta-analysis
DCB/DEBs appear to offer significantly lower restenosis rates and fewer recurrent ischemic events compared with conventional stenting for symptomatic ICAS, without increasing periprocedural complications. While data on long-term outcomes remain limited, DCB/DEBs may represent a less invasive and potentially safer endovascular option. Further randomized trials are warranted to define its role in clinical practice.
Authors
- Jorge Vera
- Feres Chaddad-Neto
- Marcos Devanir Silva da Costa
- Pablo Andrés Vega-Medina
- Harry A Wolfschoon P
- Laura Alexandra González-Chang
- Niko A Diáz García
- Alexa D Precilla-Ettrick
- Gustavo A Chevasco Champsaur
Institutions
- Universidad de Panamá (PA)
- Latin University of Panama (PA)
- Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil (EC)
- Beneficência Portuguesa de São Paulo (BR)
- Hospital de Especialidades (MX)
- Universidade Federal de São Paulo (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery
- Published
- 2026-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/jnis-2025-024494
- Primary Topic
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00