Mechanical recanalization for acute bilateral cerebral artery occlusion – literature overview with a case

Abstract

Acute bilateral internal carotid artery (ICA) and/or middle cerebral artery (MCA) occlusion is extremely rare and associated with poor clinical outcomes. There are only a few reports in the literature about mechanical thrombectomy being performed for acute bilateral occlusions. The treatment strategies and prognoses (clinical outcomes) are therefore unclear.

Keywords

• acute bilateral stroke
• mechanical recanalization
• thrombectomy