Urgent off-label use of the pipeline flow diverter stent in selected ischemic cerebrovascular conditions: thrombotic segments and tortuous arteries

Abstract

This preliminary series of patients with high risk steno-occlusive lesions affecting tortuous arterial segments or presenting with heavy thrombotic load managed by the implant of flow diverter stents shows that this approach is feasible, safe, and effective in achieving arterial recanalization. Further studies will elucidate the role of this technique in ischemic cerebrovascular settings.