To assess the safety and efficacy of the distal protection technique during endovascular recanalization for symptomatic non-acute occlusion of the intracranial vertebrobasilar artery (VBA).
Key Findings:
The study involved 8 patients, predominantly male (87.5%), with a mean age of 56 years.
Successful recanalization was assessed using modified thrombolysis in cerebral infarction (mTICI) grading.
Complications included potential ischemic events such as distal embolism and hemorrhagic complications, but the distal protection technique aimed to minimize these risks.
Interpretation:
The distal protection technique may enhance safety during endovascular recanalization for symptomatic non-acute occlusion of the VBA, suggesting a need for further studies to confirm its efficacy.
Limitations:
Small sample size of 8 patients limits generalizability and may affect the reliability of the findings.
Retrospective design may introduce bias, impacting the interpretation of results.
Conclusion:
The distal protection of endovascular recanalization appears to be a promising approach for managing symptomatic non-acute occlusion of the intracranial VBA, warranting further investigation.
