Association of first-line thrombectomy technique and outcome in late-window large vessel occlusion strokes; a post-hoc analysis of the MR CLEAN-LATE Trial.
Robrecht R M M KnapenSusanne G H OlthuisAdriaan van EsBart J EmmerWouter J SchonewilleChristiaan Van Der LeijWim Van ZwamRobert J Van OostenbruggePublished in: International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society (2024)
Stent retriever, direct aspiration, or the combined thrombectomy technique as first-line approach showed no differences in clinical outcome in late-window stroke patients. Direct aspiration was accompanied with higher sICH rates and more switcher to another technique compared to the combined group.