StentRetriever- aspiration (SRa) vs direct aspiration (DA) in the treatment of acute M2 segment occlusion of middle cerebral artery: A single center randomized prospective study

Decision making and patient selection for isolated occlusion of the M2 segment of the middle cerebral artery is challenging, with the efficacy of treatment for such distal occlusions still controversial in recent studies, as occlusion in such small and thin vessels tends to manifest with less severe...

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Published in:	Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases Vol. 33; no. 12; p. 108037
Main Authors:	Cernigliaro, M., Stanca, C., Spinetta, M., Tettoni, SM, Sassone, M., Siani, A., Coda, C., Laganà, D., Minici, R., Airoldi, C., Campone, G., Fiore, R. Di, Galbiati, A., Guzzardi, G., Carriero, A.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01-12-2024
Subjects:	Endovascular treatment Interventional neuroradiology Ischemic stroke Outcome Treatment of patients with stroke Ischemic stroke Endovascular treatment Outcome Treatment of patients with stroke Interventional neuroradiology
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Summary:	Decision making and patient selection for isolated occlusion of the M2 segment of the middle cerebral artery is challenging, with the efficacy of treatment for such distal occlusions still controversial in recent studies, as occlusion in such small and thin vessels tends to manifest with less severe symptoms initially and hold higher surgical risks. It is even less clear which endovascular technique is more effective for this type of occlusion, with the choice usually left to the radiologist's preference. We conducted a controlled prospective study of consecutive patients presenting to Novara Hospital with an acute M2 occlusion diagnosed at the AngioCt and, following a predetermined randomization, we divided them into two treatment arms with either stent retriever aspiration (SRa) or direct aspiration (DA). All patients were examined on admission, at discharge and after 3 months, and clinical data as well as mRS and NIHSS scale scores were recorded. Our primary aim was to evaluate the difference in recanalization rate in the two groups by comparing the angiographic eTICI obtained with the two techniques. We then investigated whether there were differences in clinical outcomes and complications. Our data confirm a good recanalization rate with an eTICI ≥ 2b in 76.19% of patients in the cohort. An overall good outcome was achieved in 57% of patients as ∆NIHSS and in 50.79% of patients considering mRS. We found no statistically significant difference in recanalization rate nor higher complication rate in either the SRa or DA group. Both techniques are safe, effective and can be considered equally.
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ISSN:	1052-3057 1532-8511 1532-8511
DOI:	10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2024.108037