Current endovascular strategies for posterior circulation large vessel occlusion stroke: report of the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery Standards and Guidelines Committee

Abstract

Background: The aim of this publication is to provide a detailed update on the diagnosis, treatment, and endovascular techniques for posterior circulation emergent large vessel occlusion (pc-ELVO).

Methods: We performed a review of the literature to specifically evaluate this disease and its treatments.

Results: Data were analyzed, and recommendations were reported based on the strength of the published evidence and expert consensus.

Conclusion: While many questions about pc-ELVO remain to be studied, there is evidence to support particular practices in its evaluation and treatment.

Keywords: standards; stroke; thrombectomy.