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  • Radiology

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  • Basilar artery occlusion is a critical condition treatable with endovascular thrombectomy.
  • Persistent fetal cerebrovascular anatomy can complicate treatment, particularly mechanical thrombectomy.
  • Unusual anatomy may present challenges in accessing and treating occluded vessels.

Observation:

  • A rare case of persistent carotico-basilar anastomosis was identified.
  • The patient presented with basilar artery occlusion via a persistent hypoglossal artery.
  • Contralateral vertebral artery access was absent due to a left vertebral artery terminating at the left posterior inferior cerebellar artery.

Findings:

  • Preoperative recognition of the unique cerebrovascular anatomy was achieved through cross-sectional imaging review.
  • This anatomical understanding was critical for the successful emergent endovascular procedure.
  • The case highlights the importance of detailed pre-procedural imaging in complex vascular cases.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the need for meticulous pre-procedural imaging in basilar artery occlusion treatment.
  • Recognizing persistent fetal cerebrovascular anatomy is vital for successful endovascular thrombectomy.
  • Such anatomical variations require tailored approaches for effective stroke intervention.