Complications During Mechanical Thrombectomy: Pitfalls and Bailouts

Endovascular treatment of acute ischemic stroke has evolved significantly in the last few years, becoming the standard of care for selected patients. However, there are some potential complications that every neurointerventionalist should take into consideration when performing these procedures. In this chapter, we aim to discuss some of the most important complications during mechanical thrombectomy and provide practical tips to avoid pitfalls and to correctly treat them.