Comparison of Long and Short Stent Retrievers in Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke Due to Large Vessel Occlusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

April 22, 2026Neurosurgery

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This research aims to compare the effectiveness of long and short stent retrievers in mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing studies on stent retrievers.
Analyzed angiographic efficacy and complication rates associated with long versus short stent retrievers.
Evaluated how thrombus burden and vascular anatomy influence stent selection.
Long stent retrievers showed improved angiographic efficacy, particularly enhancing first-pass reperfusion.
Overall complication rates did not increase with the use of longer stent retrievers.
Recommendations include tailoring stent use based on thrombus characteristics and vascular anatomy.

Systematic review compares stent retrievers for reperfusion in ischemic stroke, suggesting tailored usage for better outcomes.

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Scarramal et al. (2026) studied this question.

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