Romanian Neurosurgery (Mar 2020)

Mechanical thrombectomy techniques for acute ischemic stroke

  • A. Chiriac,
  • Georgiana Ion,
  • N. Dobrin,
  • Dana Turliuc,
  • I. Poeata

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 34, no. 1

Abstract

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Mechanical thrombectomy technique was introduced as an effective and secure method in acute ischemic stroke patients suffering from intracranial large vessel occlusion (LVO). In this article, we will review the main mechanical thrombectomy techniques and current trends in this type of treatment for acute ischemic stroke.

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