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Mechanical Thrombectomy for Basilar Artery Occlusion Stroke: A Case Report
Subash Phuyal1, Kapil Dawadi2, Raju Paudel3
1Department of Neuroimaging and Interventional Neuroradiology, Grande International Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.
JNMA; Journal of the Nepal Medical Association
|September 24, 2020
Summary
Acute basilar artery occlusion, a rare stroke, can be successfully treated with mechanical thrombectomy. This case report highlights excellent outcomes achievable with timely diagnosis and reperfusion.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Vascular Neurology
- Interventional Neurology
Background:
- Posterior circulation strokes, including acute basilar artery occlusion, pose significant risks of morbidity and mortality.
- Acute basilar artery occlusion requires emergent management due to its severity.
Observation:
- A 67-year-old woman presented with an acute basilar artery occlusion.
- The patient underwent endovascular mechanical thrombectomy.
Findings:
- Complete recanalization of the basilar artery and its branches was achieved.
- Mechanical thrombectomy demonstrated effectiveness in this case of acute basilar artery occlusion.
Implications:
- Timely diagnosis and reperfusion are crucial for successful mechanical thrombectomy in acute basilar artery occlusion.
- This case represents a novel description of this technique for acute basilar artery occlusion in Nepal.
