Mechanical thrombectomy versus medical management for acute basilar artery occlusions: A meta-analysis of randomized trials.

Mehdi BouslamaCathleen C KuoAndre MonteiroJaims LimRyan TurnerKunal RaygorPui Man Rosalind LaiAmmad A BaigJason M DaviesKenneth V SnyderElad I LevyAdnan H Siddiqui

Published in: Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences (2023)

Despite the higher risk of sICH, MT was associated with superior functional outcomes and reduced mortality compared to MM in BAO patients. A revision of current guidelines for treatment of acute ischemic stroke from basilar artery occlusion should be considered.

Keyphrases

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