Outcomes of combined mechanical thrombectomy versus stent retriever or contact aspiration in acute ischemic stroke: an updated network meta-analysis
All three techniques demonstrated similar recanalization rates and functional outcomes. However, Asp was associated with shorter procedure times and fewer arterial dissection complications, while cMT showed a higher FPE. Given the comparable overall efficacy, the choice of technique should be guided by the physician's preference, expertise, and confidence, tailored to the individual patient's profile.
Authors
- Ramanathan Kadirvel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6786-9953)
- Niaz Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7970-0146)
- Rahul Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9671-1146)
- Basant Ismail Lashin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8979-7524)
- Elsayed Mohamed Hammad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7523-2346)
- Zach Pennington (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8012-860X)
- Sherief A. Ghozy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5629-3023)
- Waleed Brinjikji (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5271-5524)
- Nicholas A. S. Kendall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2479-7818)
- Abdullah Reda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2180-0029)
- Kogulavadanan Arumaithurai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3169-7050)
- Julian S. Rechberger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0855-3297)
- Seth C. Ransom (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5949-1703)
- Abdelrahman M. Hamouda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3609-7229)
- Stanley Dennison
- Mohamed Elgohary
- David F Kallmes
Institutions
- Mayo Clinic (US)
- University of South Dakota (US)
- October 6 University (EG)
- Alexandria University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery
- Published
- 2025-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/jnis-2025-023921
- Primary Topic
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00