Stent Retriever Thrombectomy Potentially Increases the Recanalization Rate, Improves Clinical Outcome, and Decreases Mortality in Acute Basilar Occlusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: Acute basilar artery occlusion (BAO) is a devastating condition if untreated. The optimal treatment strategy, however, is unknown. Historically, interventional approaches have been favored over intravenous thrombolysis (IVT), although this is not supported by good evidence. The aim of th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2019-06-01
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| Series: | Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra |
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| Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/499665 |