Mechanical thrombectomy with second-generation devices for acute cerebral middle artery M2 segment occlusion: A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The benefit of mechanical thrombectomy for an acute ischemic stroke involving M2 segment occlusion is not clear, especially when performed with second-generation thrombectomy devices.

Method

We reviewed the literature to investigate clinical outcomes and the rates of recanalization, symptomatic intracerebral hematoma, and mortality in mechanical thrombectomy performed using second-generation thrombectomy devices. We compared the outcomes between patients treated for M2 and M1 occlusions.

Results

Seven studies involving 805 patients with M2 thrombectomy were included in this meta-analysis. The functional independence rate 90 days after thrombectomy (modified Rankin Scale 0-2) was 59.3% (OR 1.81, 95% CI 1.74-1.88). The recanalization rate (thrombolysis in cer

SUBMITTER: Li G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7507224 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature