Mechanical thrombectomy in anterior vs. posterior circulation stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Gautam AdusumilliJohn Michael PedersonNicole HardyKevin M KallmesKristen HutchisonHassan KobeissiDaniel M HeifermanNicholas J LeeperPublished in: Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences (2022)
MT achieves similar rates of recanalization with a similar safety profile in PC-LVO and AC-LVO patients. Patients with PC-LVO are less likely to achieve functional independence after MT. Future studies should identify PC-LVO patients who are likely to achieve favourable functional outcomes.