Systematic review compares outcomes of mechanical versus aspiration thrombectomy in stroke patients, indicating implications for treatment choice.
To compare the safety and efficacy of catheter-assisted mechanical thrombectomy (using stent retrievers) versus catheter-assisted aspiration thrombectomy in patients with acute middle cerebral artery (MCA) occlusion stroke, focusing on functional recovery, mortality, and procedural efficiency.
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