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Optimized Management of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke
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Bailout endovascular techniques applied in a complicated basilar thrombectomy case
Aryan Ali1,2, Maksim Shapiro1,2, Erez Nossek3
1Radiology, Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, New York, USA.
Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery
|May 23, 2023
Summary
This video demonstrates a technique to retrieve a migrated microcatheter tip during basilar artery thrombectomy. This method offers a safe and effective solution for managing fragmentation complications in stroke treatment.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Interventional Neurology
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Endovascular thrombectomy is a key treatment for acute basilar artery occlusion.
- Complications like device fragmentation and migration can occur during these procedures.
- Existing retrieval methods include snares, stents, and balloons.
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