Emergent Carotid Stenting During Thrombectomy in Tandem Occlusions Secondary to Dissection: A STOP-CAD Secondary Study

In patients presenting with an acute anterior circulation tandem occlusion secondary to cervical carotid artery dissection, emergent stenting was associated with a higher likelihood of successful intracranial recanalization but not improved functional outcomes or increased symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage. It remains unclear whether emergent stenting led to successful intracranial recanalization or patients with successful intracranial recanalization were more likely to be stented. Randomized trials are warranted.