Relationship between thrombus volume, etiology, site of occlusion, and recanialization
| No Recanalization (%) | Partial Recanalization (%) | Complete Recanalization (%) | n | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrombus volume (P < .001) | ||||
| <100 μl | 10 | 9 | 81 | 57 |
| 100-300 μl | 26 | 22 | 52 | 81 |
| >300 μl | 45 | 29 | 26 | 42 |
| Etiology (not significant) | ||||
| Cardioembolism | 27 | 20 | 52 | 99 |
| Embolism from VA | 21 | 5 | 74 | 19 |
| Atherothrombotic | 24 | 23 | 53 | 62 |
| Site of occlusion (not significant) | ||||
| Midbasilar & rostral | 22 | 17 | 61 | 93 |
| Caudal | 24 | 23 | 53 | 62 |
| Cervical | 40 | 20 | 40 | 25 |
Note:—VA indicates vertebral artery.