Exophthalmos following mechanical thrombectomy for anterior circulation stroke: A retrospective study and review of literature.
David VoldersM LabrieM KeezerA Y PoppeGrégory JacquinC StapfL GioiaY DeschaintreC OdierN DaneaultD IancuJ RaymondD RoyA WeillPublished in: Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences (2020)
Exophthalmos is not uncommon after mechanical thrombectomy (2.4%). The underlying mechanism is difficult to confirm, but it is most likely due to orbital ischemia from hypoperfusion or distal emboli.