[Mechanical recanalization].
Although several studies and registries have focused on new interventional systems for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke, a standard procedure has not yet been established. The procedure itself is still controversially discussed but studies have shown that patients who were successfully treated with mechanical recanalization had a better clinical outcome.
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Klinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Neuroradiologie, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Kirrberger Strasse, 66421, Homburg / Saar, Deutschland. christian.roth@mac.com
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D000368:Aged; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D002545:Brain Ischemia / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015607:Stents; D020521:Stroke / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*