Beyond the Limit: Salvaging the Posterior Circulation Territory via Late Endovascular Thrombectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Posterior circulation infarctions, particularly basilar artery occlusions, contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality in ischemic stroke. However, literature supporting mechanical thrombectomy in the posterior circulation, especially beyond the 24-h window, is limited.

Case presentation

We present the case of a 64-year-old male diagnosed with basilar artery occlusion who underwent a successful mechanical thrombectomy 11 days after symptom onset. Despite complications such as hemorrhagic transformation and herniation, the patient was stabilized and showed functional improvement 3 months post-stroke.

Conclusion

This case suggests that delayed thrombectomy may provide benefits for selected patients, even beyond the recommended 24-h window. Further r

SUBMITTER: Alinab R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11798581 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature