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[A retrospective study of mechanical thrombectomy in very elderly patients over 90 years old with cerebral
Yuki Nakamura1, Rintaro Yokoyama2, Seiichiro Imataka2
1Department of Neurology, Hakodate Shintoshi Hospital.
Abstract:
We retrospectively investigated mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in nonagenarians and older with cerebral infarction. Analysis of 21 consecutive patients showed favorable outcomes (improved modified Rankin scale [mRS] 0-2 or returned prestroke mRS) in 33.3% and poor outcome (mRS 5 or 6) in 52.4%. Factors related to favorable outcomes remain unknown, but the overall results of MT were good. MT is effective for the treatment of very elderly patients and further research is required to predict prognosis.
