Endovascular Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke Due to Distal Medium Vessel Occlusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
The meta-analysis revealed that, for the broad population of DMVO-AIS, EVT is not associated with improved 90-day functional outcomes and may increase mortality and sICH risks, but subgroup analyses suggest that effects are not uniform and may be favorable for selected patients, particularly those with M2 occlusions.