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E-178 Incidence and clinical outcomes of perforations during mechanical thrombectomy for medium vessel occlusion in acute ischemic stroke: a retrospective, multicenter, and multinational study
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  1. B Musmar1,
  2. H Salim2,
  3. AA Dmytriw3,
  4. S Ghozy4,
  5. A Guenego5,
  6. N Adeeb6,
  7. P Jabbour1
  1. 1Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
  2. 2Neuroradiology, Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, MD
  3. 3Neuroendovascular Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
  4. 4Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
  5. 5Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Erasme University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
  6. 6Neurological Surgery, Louisiana State University, Shreveport, LA

Abstract

Background Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) has revolutionized the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) due to large vessel occlusion (LVO), but its efficacy and safety in medium vessel occlusion (MeVO) remain less explored. This multicenter, retrospective study aims to investigate the incidence and clinical outcomes of vessel perforations (confirmed by extravasation during an angiographic series) during MT for AIS caused by MeVO.

Methods Data were collected from 37 academic centers across North America, Asia, and Europe between September 2017 and July 2021. A total of 1373 AIS patients with MeVO underwent MT. Baseline characteristics, procedural details, and clinical outcomes were analyzed.

Results The incidence of vessel perforation was 4.8% (66/1373). Notably, our analysis indicates variations in perforation rates across different arterial segments: 8.9% in M3 segments, 4.3% in M2 segments, and 8.3% in A2 segments (p = 0.612). Patients with perforation had significantly worse outcomes, with lower rates of favorable angiographic outcomes (TICI 2c-3: 23% vs 58.9%, p < 0.001; TICI 2b-3: 56.5% vs 88.3%, p < 0.001). Functional outcomes were also worse in the perforation group (mRS 0–1 at 3 months: 22.7% vs 36.6%, p = 0.031; mRS 0–2 at 3 months: 28.8% vs 53.9%, p < 0.001). Mortality was higher in the perforation group (30.3% vs 16.8%, p = 0.008).

Conclusion This study reveals that while the occurrence of vessel perforation in MT for AIS due to MeVO is relatively rare, it is associated with poor functional outcomes and higher mortality. The findings highlight the need for increased caution and specialized training in performing MT for MeVO. Further prospective research is required for risk mitigation strategies.

Disclosures B. Musmar: None. H. Salim: None. A. A Dmytriw: None. S. Ghozy: None. A. Guenego: None. N. Adeeb: None. P. Jabbour: None.

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