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case_images: Acute infarct in the left occipital lobe of the cerebrum and right thalamus
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case_images: FIG1
case_images: An emergent non-contrast head computed tomography (CT) was obtained that was concerning for ischemic stroke, as shown in (Figure 1).
case_images: Four vessel DSA: complete occlusion of the basilar artery. DSA: digital subtraction angiography
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case_images: FIG2
case_images: Scan indicating complete occlusion of the basilar artery as shown in (Figure 2) as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was contraindicated in the patient because of the metallic implant in the right arm.
case_images: Post-thrombectomy: recanalization of the basilar artery
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case_images: FIG3
case_images: The post-procedure basilar artery was recanalized, as shown in Figure 3.