Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous venoplasty for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency in people with multiple sclerosis. This involves inserting an inflatable balloon into veins in the neck and chest in an attempt to widen them.

Is this guidance up to date?

Next review: This guidance will be reviewed if there is new evidence or safety concerns.

Guidance development process

How we develop NICE interventional procedures guidance

Coding and clinical classification codes for this guidance

This guidance replaces NICE interventional procedures guidance on percutaneous venoplasty for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency for multiple sclerosis (IPG420).

  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)