RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Thromboaspiration in the Basilar Artery: Report of Two Cases JF American Journal of Neuroradiology JO Am. J. Neuroradiol. FD American Society of Neuroradiology SP 282 OP 284 VO 23 IS 2 A1 René Chapot A1 Emmanuel Houdart A1 André Rogopoulos A1 Charbel Mounayer A1 Jean-Pierre Saint-Maurice A1 Jean-Jacques Merland YR 2002 UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/23/2/282.abstract AB Summary: Recanalization of the basilar artery is not always achieved with intraarterial fibrinolysis. We report two cases of thromboaspiration in the basilar artery in which recanalization with fibrinolysis was successful. Thromboaspiration requires favorable anatomy and a fresh nonadhesive clot. It reduces the time for recanalization, has no hemorrhagic risk, and may prevent distal clot migration. Thromboaspiration may be attempted as an adjunct or alternative to intraarterial fibrinolysis for basilar artery recanalization.