Daniela Frahm1, Silke Wunderlich2, Mirjam I Schubert1, Holger Poppert2, Justus F Kleine3, Sascha Prothmann1. 1. Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany. 2. Klinikum rechts der Isar, Neurological Clinic and Policlinic, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany. 3. Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany. justus.kleine@tum.de.
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Acute occlusion of the carotid-T is associated with large ischemic lesions, poor outcome and up to 53 % mortality with conservative therapy. Endovascular mechanical thrombectomy (EMT) is a promising alternative treatment of large vessel occlusion. Here, we examine feasibility, safety and efficiency of EMT in acute ischemic stroke due to carotid-T-occlusion. METHODS: Single centre, retrospective analysis of 51 consecutive patients with acute occlusion of the carotid-T, treated by EMT within 6 h after symptom onset. Most patients (42/51) were treated with stentretrievers, 33 with stentretrievers only. Recanalization was assessed by the Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction (TICI) score. Early and mid-term clinical outcome was evaluated by National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)- and modified Rankin Scale mRS-scores, respectively. RESULTS: Successful recanalization (TICI 2b/3) was achieved in 78.4 % (40/51). Good clinical outcome (mRS 0-2) was observed in 24.4 % of patients, and only in patients treated successfully (TICI 2b/3). Stentretrievers yielded higher recanalization rates and better clinical outcomes than non-stentretriever devices. A total of 12 patients died (29.3 %) during the 90-day observation period. Clinically relevant procedure-related complications occurred in two patients, consisting in one vessel perforation with a microwire, and one symptomatic parenchymal haemorrhage after initiation of antiplatelet therapy following the inadvertent detachment of a stentretriever. Another symptomatic haemorrhage, not directly procedure-related, occurred in one additional patient. CONCLUSION: EMT in acute carotid-T-occlusion is efficient, yielding high recanalization rates, and reasonably safe, with a low rate of clinically relevant complications. Successful recanalization seems to be a prerequisite for good clinical outcome in this severe condition.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Acute occlusion of the carotid-T is associated with large ischemic lesions, poor outcome and up to 53 % mortality with conservative therapy. Endovascular mechanical thrombectomy (EMT) is a promising alternative treatment of large vessel occlusion. Here, we examine feasibility, safety and efficiency of EMT in acute ischemic stroke due to carotid-T-occlusion. METHODS: Single centre, retrospective analysis of 51 consecutive patients with acute occlusion of the carotid-T, treated by EMT within 6 h after symptom onset. Most patients (42/51) were treated with stentretrievers, 33 with stentretrievers only. Recanalization was assessed by the Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction (TICI) score. Early and mid-term clinical outcome was evaluated by National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)- and modified Rankin Scale mRS-scores, respectively. RESULTS: Successful recanalization (TICI 2b/3) was achieved in 78.4 % (40/51). Good clinical outcome (mRS 0-2) was observed in 24.4 % of patients, and only in patients treated successfully (TICI 2b/3). Stentretrievers yielded higher recanalization rates and better clinical outcomes than non-stentretriever devices. A total of 12 patients died (29.3 %) during the 90-day observation period. Clinically relevant procedure-related complications occurred in two patients, consisting in one vessel perforation with a microwire, and one symptomatic parenchymal haemorrhage after initiation of antiplatelet therapy following the inadvertent detachment of a stentretriever. Another symptomatic haemorrhage, not directly procedure-related, occurred in one additional patient. CONCLUSION: EMT in acute carotid-T-occlusion is efficient, yielding high recanalization rates, and reasonably safe, with a low rate of clinically relevant complications. Successful recanalization seems to be a prerequisite for good clinical outcome in this severe condition.
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