RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Current endovascular strategies for posterior circulation large vessel occlusion stroke: report of the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery Standards and Guidelines Committee JF Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery JO J NeuroIntervent Surg FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. SP 1055 OP 1062 DO 10.1136/neurintsurg-2019-014873 VO 11 IS 10 A1 Yasha Kayan A1 Philip M Meyers A1 Charles J Prestigiacomo A1 Peter Kan A1 Justin F Fraser A1 , YR 2019 UL http://jnis.bmj.com/content/11/10/1055.abstract AB Background The aim of this publication is to provide a detailed update on the diagnosis, treatment, and endovascular techniques for posterior circulation emergent large vessel occlusion (pc-ELVO).Methods We performed a review of the literature to specifically evaluate this disease and its treatments.Results Data were analyzed, and recommendations were reported based on the strength of the published evidence and expert consensus.Conclusion While many questions about pc-ELVO remain to be studied, there is evidence to support particular practices in its evaluation and treatment.