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American Journal of Neuroradiology 26:1395-1398, June-July 2005
© 2005 American Society of Neuroradiology

Case Report
INTERVENTIONAL

Successful Thrombectomy in Acute Terminal Internal Carotid Occlusion Using a Basket Type Microsnare in Conjunction with Temporary Proximal Occlusion: A Case Report

Keisuke Imai^a, Takahisa Mori^a, Hajime Izumoto^a and Masaki Watanabe^b

^a Department of Stroke Treatment, Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, Kamakura, Japan
^b Department of Neurology, Kumamoto University School of Medicine, Kumamoto, Japan

Address correspondence to Takahisa Mori, MD, PhD, Department of Stroke Treatment, Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, 1202-1 Yamazaki, Kamakura 247-8533 Japan

Summary: Recanalization therapy is controversial in patients with acute stroke due to terminal internal carotid artery (ICA) occlusion. A 78-year-old man underwent successful percutaneous transarterial microsnare-assisted thrombectomy (PMT) for the treatment of acute terminal ICA occlusion, which was recanalized completely. This case report suggests that PMT is a potential treatment for patients with acute embolic occlusion of the terminal ICA.

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