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Fig 2. Magnified image of initial 10-mm thrombus; the microcatheter (*) is positioned proximal to the thrombus (]) with the device unsheathed (upper and lower markers >) distal to the thrombus (A). B–D, During initial retrieval, the device partially catches the thrombus without significant elongation of the vessel. C and F, Minor dislocation of thrombus and device is visible at the junction of the lingual and maxillary arteries. E, Elongation of the thrombus in proximity to the balloon catheter (open arrow) illustrates the effect of the additional proximal aspiration. Total retrieval was achieved.
