Publication Date
9-2-2024
Journal
Interventional Neuroradiology
DOI
10.1177/15910199241272743
PMID
39219537
PMCID
PMC11573707
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
9-2-2024
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Published Open-Access
yes
Keywords
Stroke, mechanical thrombectomy, stent retriever, stentriever, Tigertriever
Abstract
The Tigertriever is a novel, radially adjustable stentriever that addresses limitations in traditional mechanical thrombectomy devices by providing enhanced user control over clot integration. This provides the ability to adapt to patient-specific factors such as varying vessel sizes and clot compositions and may be particularly crucial for ensuring efficacy and safety in distal locations. This consensus paper synthesizes the clinical techniques from a consortium of experienced international operators. It outlines the current data on the Tigertriever, discusses the new operator-controlled capabilities, and provides a recommended approach for both proximal and distal mechanical thrombectomy, emphasizing the "FLEX" approach (Fast Controlled Expansion with Relaxation) for optimal integration and reduced clot disruption.