Thrombectomy for distal medium vessel occlusion: a comprehensive meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Pooled randomised data do not support routine thrombectomy for distal medium vessel occlusion; point estimates for symptomatic haemorrhage were higher.

Highlights

EvidenceMeta-analysis
What to watch: SAIL-MEVO (NCT07843797): 420 patients planned, estimated primary completion January 2029.

Open at Neurological Research ↗

Index entry — verify clinical detail against the primary source.

Related conditions

ischemic-stroke

For learning and professional reference; not a patient-specific recommendation. How we prepare content.