Mechanical thrombectomy versus medical management for acute basilar artery occlusions: A meta-analysis of randomized trials

CONCLUSIONS: Despite the higher risk of sICH, MT was associated with superior functional outcomes and reduced mortality compared to MM in BAO patients. A revision of current guidelines for treatment of acute ischemic stroke from basilar artery occlusion should be considered.PMID:37005965 | DOI:10.1177/15910199231157924

Source: Interventional Neuroradiology - April 3, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Mehdi Bouslama Cathleen C Kuo Andre Monteiro Jaims Lim Ryan Turner Kunal Raygor Pui Man Rosalind Lai Ammad A Baig Jason M Davies Kenneth V Snyder Elad I Levy Adnan H Siddiqui Source Type: research