Thrombectomy in posterior circulation stroke through persistent primitive trigeminal artery: A case report

Mjhl Mulder1, G J Lycklama À Nijeholt2, W Dinkelaar3

  • 1Department of Neurology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands m.mulder@erasmusmc.nl.

Summary

This case study highlights successful intra-arterial treatment for acute posterior circulation stroke in a patient with a persistent primitive trigeminal artery (PPTA). The PPTA variant enabled recanalization via thrombectomy, leading to good patient recovery.