Outcomes of Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke in Cancer Patients: A Single-Center Experience and Meta-Analysis.

Background And Objectives: The published data about mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in cancer patients is sparse. We present our institutional experience in this clinical scenario, and a meta-analysis.

Methods: The baseline data, procedural data, clinical and radiological outcomes of MT were analyzed and compared among three groups of stroke patients: controls, patients with active malignancy (AM), and patients with history of malignancy (HOM).

Multiple sclerosis diagnostic delay and its associated factors in Upper Egyptian patients.

The earlier the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS), the sooner disease-modifying treatments can be initiated. However, significant delays still occur in developing countries. We aimed to identify factors leading to delayed diagnosis of MS in Upper Egypt.

Intravenous thrombolysis before thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke: a dual centre retrospective cohort study.

First pass effect (FPE) is a successful recanalization (mTICI ≥ 2b) after the first trial of thrombectomy. It is associated with good functional outcomes. Few studies discussed the effect of BT (bridging therapy: combined I.

Basilar Artery Thrombectomy Between Evidence-Based Medicine and the Real-World Practice: A Single-Center Experience.

Background And Aim: Basilar artery occlusion (BAO) is known for its catastrophic outcomes, whether death or disability, in approximately 70% of patients. Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) has been approved as an intervention in large vessel occlusion of anterior circulation, based on multiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and meta-analyses. Even though two RCTs appeared recently, there is still uncertainty about the effect of MT in BAO.

Predictors of flow diverter stent in large and giant unruptured intracranial aneurysms, single-center experience.

Background: Flow diversion with or without coiling has been established as the treatment of choice for large unruptured aneurysms. This study aims to assess possible predictors for radiological and clinical outcome such as location of the aneurysm (anterior or posterior circulation), complexity by a branching artery, bifurcation, and adjuvant coiling.

Methods: This study was conducted on 65 consecutive patients with 65 large, unruptured intracranial aneurysms (size ≥ 10 mm) treated with flow diverters.

Unassisted and multiple microcatheter coiling of distal basilar aneurysms: Outcomes and literature review.

Purpose: The best treatment for distal basilar artery aneurysms is controversial. We aimed to review our single-centre experience with coil embolisation of aneurysms at this location and compare it with the surgical and endovascular literature.

Methods: Forty-two aneurysms in a distal basilar location in 42 consecutive patients (15 ruptured and 27 unruptured) were treated endovascularly from 2010 to 2015.