Recurrent Basilar Artery Occlusion Caused by Dissection-Induced Vertebral Artery Stump Syndrome Successfully Managed with Thrombectomy and Retrograde Parent Artery Occlusion

Key Points

• This case report aims to address the recurrent basilar artery occlusion due to vertebral artery stump syndrome following vertebral artery dissection.
• Reported a case of a 54-year-old male with recurrent basilar artery occlusion.
• Conducted thrombectomy via the right vertebral artery.
• Diagnosed vertebral artery stump syndrome after recurrence.
• Performed retrograde parent artery occlusion using coiling.
• Thrombectomy resulted in initial revascularization.
• The patient experienced a recurrence of basilar artery occlusion.
• Successful management of vertebral artery stump syndrome occurred with retrograde parent artery occlusion.
• Postoperative recovery was favorable.