Discover the intricate case of a pediatric basilar artery occlusion following a seemingly minor fall. This clinical case showcases the rapid diagnostic process with CT and MRI/MRA, and the mechanical thrombectomy performed using SOFIA™ 5F 115cm. Learn how a multidisciplinary team's swift intervention and advanced techniques led to a full recovery, underscoring the critical importance of specialized, timely care in pediatric stroke management.
After presenting further treatment strategy to the attending neuropediatrician, and the family of the boy by interventional neuroradiologists (Bulja D. and Abud AO.) it was decided to refer the patient for mechanical thrombectomy due to emergent basilar artery occlusion.
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