Publication

Stroke thrombectomy complication management

Journal Paper/Review - Jun 22, 2021

Units
PubMed
Doi

Citation
Pilgram-Pastor S, Piechowiak E, Dobrocky T, Kaesmacher J, den Hollander J, Gralla J, Mordasini P. Stroke thrombectomy complication management. J Neurointerv Surg 2021; 13:912-917.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
J Neurointerv Surg 2021; 13
Publication Date
Jun 22, 2021
Issn Electronic
1759-8486
Pages
912-917
Brief description/objective

Endovascular mechanical thrombectomy (EVT) is widely accepted as the first-line treatment for acute ischemic stroke in patients with large vessel occlusion. Being an invasive treatment, this method is associated with various preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative complications. These complications may influence peri-interventional morbidity and mortality and therefore treatment efficacy and clinical outcome. The aim of this review is to discuss the most common types of complications associated with EVT, the probable mechanisms of injury, and effective methods to manage and prevent complications.