Endovascular thrombectomy in a patient with ischemic stroke and vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia: A case report

VBD is a rare condition, with ischemic stroke serving as its most common clinical presentation and cause of death. Although the superiority of endovascular therapy over thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke caused by VBD is not yet established, endovascular interventions are recommended for patients presenting with moderate to severe symptoms. Overall, larger-scale clinical trials are essential to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of endovascular treatment for basilar artery occlusion.