Abstract:Objective: Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for middle cerebral artery M2 occlusion (M2O) is challenging because the procedure is performed in a narrow and tortuous artery. In this study, we compared MT using an aspiration catheter (AC) versus a stent retriever (SR) used alone, and retrospectively evaluated the efficacy and safety of MT using an AC for M2O.Methods: Seventy-four consecutive patients who underwent MT for M2O at our institution between April 2016 and April 2020 were evaluated. The subjects were class… Show more
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