Stent-retriever alone vs. aspiration and stent-retriever combination in large vessel occlusion stroke: A matched analysis.

Our findings reinforce the findings of ASTER-2 trial in that the first-line thrombectomy with a combined technique did not result in increased rates of first-pass reperfusion or better clinical outcomes. However, the addition of contact aspiration after initial stent-retriever failure might be beneficial in achieving earlier reperfusion.