ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2021
Mechanical thrombectomy for acute occlusion of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery: A case report.
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- Mechanical thrombectomy for cerebral embolism of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery: A case report.Surgical neurology international · 2026Article
- Mechanical Thrombectomy in Cases of Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Occlusion (with or without Vertebral Artery Occlusion): A Case Series.Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundMechanical thrombectomy (MT) has been demonstrated to be useful for the treatment of ischemic stroke in patients with large vessel occlusions. However, recanalization by MT is not recommended for distal vessels such as second-order branches of the middle cerebral artery and posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA). Because of the small size and tortuosity of these arteries, the risks of using the available endovascular devices outweigh the benefits of treatment. However, MT appears to be effective in patients with primary distal vessel occlusion in eloquent areas, those with a high National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score, and those ineligible for recombinant tissue plasminogen activator therapy. Here, we report the use of MT for treating acute occlusion of the PICA using a direct-aspiration first-pass technique (ADAPT). CASE SUMMARY: In this case, the patient received acute occlusion of the PICA with ADAPT when right internal carotid artery stenting was performed.
conclusionWith the introduction of advanced endovascular devices, MT may now be a feasible treatment for acute occlusion of the PICA.
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