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  • Title: Stent-based mechanical thrombectomy in acute basilar artery occlusion.
    Author: Cohen JE, Leker RR, Moscovici S, Attia M, Itshayek E.
    Journal: J Clin Neurosci; 2011 Dec; 18(12):1718-20. PubMed ID: 22001243.
    Abstract:
    Stent-based mechanical thrombectomy was recently proposed as an effective alternative to other mechanical techniques to achieve recanalization of large-vessel embolic occlusions in the anterior circulation. To our knowledge, there are no reports of the use of this technique in acute basilar artery occlusion (ABAO). We present a patient with complete endovascular recanalization of ABAO using a stent-based thrombectomy technique. Advantages and limitations of this technique in the management of ABAO are discussed. The stent-thrombectomy technique is promising, and will need further evaluation in posterior circulation stroke.
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