TY - JOUR T1 - Thrombectomy in special populations: report of the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery Standards and Guidelines Committee JF - Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery JO - J NeuroIntervent Surg SP - 1033 LP - 1041 DO - 10.1136/neurintsurg-2021-017888 VL - 14 IS - 10 AU - Fawaz Al-Mufti AU - Clemens M Schirmer AU - Robert M Starke AU - Neeraj Chaudhary AU - Reade De Leacy AU - Stavropoula I Tjoumakaris AU - Neil Haranhalli AU - Isaac Josh Abecassis AU - Krishna Amuluru AU - Ketan R Bulsara AU - Steven W Hetts A2 - , Y1 - 2022/10/01 UR - http://jnis.bmj.com/content/14/10/1033.abstract N2 - Background The purpose of this guideline is to summarize the data available for performing mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for emergent large vessel occlusion (ELVO) stroke in special populations not typically included in large randomized controlled clinical trials, including children, the elderly, pregnant women, patients who have recently undergone surgery, and patients with thrombocytopenia, collagen vascular disorders, and endocarditis.Methods We performed a literature review for studies examining the indications, efficacy, and outcomes for patients undergoing MT for ischemic stroke aged <18 years and >80 years, pregnant patients, patients who have recently undergone surgery, and those with thrombocytopenia, collagen vascular diseases, or endocarditis. We graded the quality of the evidence.Results MT can be effective for the treatment of ELVO in ischemic stroke for patients over age 80 years and under age 18 years, thrombocytopenic patients, pregnant patients, and patients with endocarditis. While outcomes are worse compared to younger patients and those with normal platelet counts (respectively), there is still a benefit in the elderly (in both mRS and mortality). Data are very limited for patients with collagen vascular diseases; although diagnostic cerebral angiography carries increased risks, MT may be appropriate in carefully selected patients in whom untreated ELVO would likely result in disabling or fatal outcome. ER -