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Thrombectomy, i.e. mechanical opening of an occlusion in a blood vessel
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The mechanical opening of the vascular occlusion, i.e. thrombectomy, is used as a treatment form in the case of an obstruction in a large vein. Mechanical opening is possible, if the brain tissue without sufficient circulation has not yet been too badly damaged.
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Updated: 7/3/2024