Delayed mid-basilar artery stenosis following paediatric acute mechanical thrombectomy: a rare complication from a rare case.

There is limited literature on the use of mechanical thrombectomy with stent-retrievers in paediatric stroke, especially in the posterior circulation. We report a paediatric case of acute basilar artery occlusion successfully treated by mechanical thrombectomy using stent-retriever but complicated by delayed basilar artery stenosis. This case emphasises prudent selection of thrombectomy device and meticulous long-term follow-up when employed in paediatric stroke. © BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2019. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.