Mechanical thrombectomy in an 18-month-old infant with acute ischemic stroke with large core infarct and late time window: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is recognized as the most effective treatment for acute cerebral artery occlusion in adults. However, due to the rarity of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in children and the lack of robust clinical evidence, the benefits of MT for pediatric patients remain uncertain. This case study aims to provide valuable insights into the treatment considerations for pediatric stroke patients and address various intraoperative and postoperative challenges.

Case description

In this report, we present a case involving an 18-month-old infant who suffered from a stroke. An emergency head magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) performed approximately 30 hours after onset revealed extensive infarction in the left basal gang

SUBMITTER: Zhao B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11921287 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature