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Mechanical Thrombectomy in Distal Vessels: M2s and Beyond

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There has been concern that mechanical thrombectomy is less effective in distal occlusions due to reduced stentriever maneuverability in the relatively more tortuous and smaller diameter vessels. In this chapter, we discuss the most recent literature regarding distal occlusions and provide evidence-based technical recommendations for the endovascular management of such patients.

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    Ahmad Sweid, Stavropoula Tjoumakaris & Pascal Jabbour

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Sweid, A., Tjoumakaris, S., Jabbour, P. (2019). Mechanical Thrombectomy in Distal Vessels: M2s and Beyond. In: Samaniego, E., Hasan, D. (eds) Acute Stroke Management in the Era of Thrombectomy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-17535-1_11

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