Stroke thrombectomy complication management
Sara Pilgram‐Pastor, Eike I. Piechowiak, Tomas Dobrocky, Johannes Kaesmacher, Juergen Den Hollander, Jan Gralla, Pasquale Mordasini
Abstract
Endovascular mechanical thrombectomy (EVT) is widely accepted as the first-line treatment for acute ischemic stroke in patients with large vessel occlusion. Being an invasive treatment, this method is associated with various preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative complications. These complications may influence peri-interventional morbidity and mortality and therefore treatment efficacy and clinical outcome. The aim of this review is to discuss the most common types of complications associated with EVT, the probable mechanisms of injury, and effective methods to manage and prevent complications.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePerioperativeComplicationStroke (engine)SurgeryEndovascular treatmentOcclusionAneurysmEngineeringMechanical engineeringAcute Ischemic Stroke ManagementVenous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and ManagementCerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases