Endovascular thrombectomy versus standard medical treatment for stroke patients with acute basilar artery occlusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusion Among patients with BAO, EVT and SMT did not differ significantly in achieving favorable functional outcomes at 3 months, but BAO patients treated with EVT might have lower mortality at 3 months. RCTs are warranted to further assess the efficacy and safety of EVT for BAO patients.

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Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - November 14, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Zhao, Y., Zhao, W., Guo, Y., Li, Y. Tags: Ischemic stroke Source Type: research