title: Impact of intracranial self-expanding stents in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke: efficacy and limitations.
abstract: In recent years, endovascular self-expanding stents have become a viable option for neurointerventionalists treating acute ischemic stroke. Timely intervention for stroke could mean the difference between complete recovery and significant morbidity or death. Since 2006, a handful of clinical trials have demonstrated the potential of self-expanding stents in dependably achieving quick revascularization. These devices are expanding in utilization as new designs offer greater procedural flexibility and better clinical results. We discuss these clinical investigations, focusing on the procedural capabilities and limitations of each self-expanding stent design.
authors: Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA.
authors: Saeed
authors: S
authors: Ansari
authors: Douglas J
authors: DJ
authors: McConnell
authors: Hassan
authors: H
authors: Azari
authors: Elad I
authors: EI
authors: Levy
authors: Brian L
authors: BL
authors: Hoh
authors: Michael F
authors: MF
authors: Waters
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Mocco
mesh_terms: D002545:Brain Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D015607:Stents; D020521:Stroke / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D017131:Thrombectomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome