Successful Thrombectomy for Basilar Artery Fenestration Occlusion: A Case Report of Recanalization

Abstract

Mechanical thrombectomy of fenestrated vessels has rarely been reported. Here, we report a case of basilar artery (BA) trunk occlusion where BA fenestration was suspected during the procedure. Recanalization was achieved after mechanical thrombectomy by targeting the right arterial channel of the fenestrated segment. In this case, the stent's behavior played a crucial role in identifying the fenestration. Therefore, it is important to consider the possibility of fenestration in patients with BA trunk occlusion.