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ArticleNeurology. Clinical practice2024

Outcomes of Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke in Cancer Patients: A Single-Center Experience and Meta-Analysis.

Mohamed N Elmarawany, Islam El Malky, Sebastian Winklhofer, Mira Katan, Souvik Kar, Gerasimos Baltsavias

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Article in Neurology. Clinical practice, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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  2. Cerebrovascular and Peripheral Vascular Complications in Cancer Patients.Current neurology and neuroscience reports · 2025
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Mohamed N ElmarawanyDepartment of Neuroradiology (MNE, IEM, SW, MK, GB), Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland; Department of Neurosurgery (MNE), Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University; Department of Neurology (IEM), Faculty of Medicine, South valley University, Egypt; Department of Neurology (MK), Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland; and International Neuroscience Institute (SK, GB), Hannover, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2667-4874
Islam El MalkyDepartment of Neuroradiology (MNE, IEM, SW, MK, GB), Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland; Department of Neurosurgery (MNE), Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University; Department of Neurology (IEM), Faculty of Medicine, South valley University, Egypt; Department of Neurology (MK), Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland; and International Neuroscience Institute (SK, GB), Hannover, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3092-2159
Sebastian WinklhoferDepartment of Neuroradiology (MNE, IEM, SW, MK, GB), Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland; Department of Neurosurgery (MNE), Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University; Department of Neurology (IEM), Faculty of Medicine, South valley University, Egypt; Department of Neurology (MK), Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland; and International Neuroscience Institute (SK, GB), Hannover, Germany.
Mira KatanDepartment of Neuroradiology (MNE, IEM, SW, MK, GB), Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland; Department of Neurosurgery (MNE), Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University; Department of Neurology (IEM), Faculty of Medicine, South valley University, Egypt; Department of Neurology (MK), Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland; and International Neuroscience Institute (SK, GB), Hannover, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9265-8066
Souvik KarDepartment of Neuroradiology (MNE, IEM, SW, MK, GB), Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland; Department of Neurosurgery (MNE), Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University; Department of Neurology (IEM), Faculty of Medicine, South valley University, Egypt; Department of Neurology (MK), Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland; and International Neuroscience Institute (SK, GB), Hannover, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5368-571X
Gerasimos BaltsaviasDepartment of Neuroradiology (MNE, IEM, SW, MK, GB), Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland; Department of Neurosurgery (MNE), Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University; Department of Neurology (IEM), Faculty of Medicine, South valley University, Egypt; Department of Neurology (MK), Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland; and International Neuroscience Institute (SK, GB), Hannover, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and Objectives: The published data about mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in cancer patients is sparse. We present our institutional experience in this clinical scenario, and a meta-analysis. Methods: The baseline data, procedural data, clinical and radiological outcomes of MT were analyzed and compared among three groups of stroke patients: controls, patients with active malignancy (AM), and patients with history of malignancy (HOM). A meta-analysis of 12 studies was conducted to address the differences between controls and AM patients regarding selected outcomes. Results: The 3 groups (controls, AM, HOM) showed significant differences regarding previous history of stroke or TIA (7.8% vs 10.5% vs 38.5%, Discussion: Endovascular MT is technically successful and reasonably safe in treating AIS from LVO in active malignancy patients. However, the causes and implications of sICH require further investigation. Despite technical success, these patients experience poor clinical outcomes, and the long-term benefits of MT remain uncertain.

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