The risk and outcome of malignant brain edema in post-mechanical thrombectomy: acute ischemic stroke by anterior circulation occlusion

Abstract Background and purpose Malignant brain edema (MBE) occurring after mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) could lead to severe disability and mortality. We aimed to investigate the incidence, predictors, and clinical outcomes of MBE in patients with AIS after MT. Method...

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Main Authors: Luojin Zhang, Jinze Li, Benqiang Yang, Wei Li, Xinrui Wang, Mingyu Zou, Hongyan Song, Lin Shi, Yang Duan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-023-01414-x