[Retrospective analysis of mechanical thrombectomy for distal branch occlusion of middle cerebral artery].

Objective

To explore the necessity, feasibility, technical points, operative complications and prognosis of mechanical thrombectomy for distal branch occlusion of middle cerebral artery.

Methods

Mechanical thrombectomy was performed on 42patients (28 males,14 females; age ranged from 43 to 88 years, mean 65.48years)with distal branch occlusion of middle cerebral artery (M2, M3), between May 2017 to July 2019. Theclinical feature was retrospectively analyzed. The NIHSS score before operation, 24 hours after operation and 1 week after operation, the recanalization of occluded vessels during operation, the complications and the recovery after 3 months (3 months mRS score) were analyzed.

Results

Of the 42 patients, 38 patients were successfully recanalized, and the recanalization rate was 90.48%. Postoperative hemorrhage in 6 cases and vasospasm in 17 cases. At 90 days after operation, the mRS score was 0 in 13 cases, 1 in 11 cases, 2 in 6 cases, and 0 cases died.

Conclusions

Mechanical thrombotomy is safe and feasible for patients with distal branch occlusion of middle cerebral artery (M2, M3). However, the risks and benefits of patients should be fully considered.