Mechanical thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke with tandem occlusions: impact of extracranial carotid lesion etiology on endovascular management and outcome

Abstract

ECL etiology impacts both EVT approach and clinical outcome in patients with TOs. Patients with CD-related TO achieved higher 3-month functional independence rates than patients with CA-related TOs. A retrograde approach can be desirable for both CA- and CD-related TOs, and emergency stenting is likely better justified in CA-related TOs.