Table 1 Results of the mechanical thrombectomy with the funnel-shaped and cylindrical-shaped models using two different stent-retrievers: Trevo XP ProVue 3/20 mm and Trevo XP ProVue 4/20 mm.

From: In vitro testing of a funnel-shaped tip catheter model to decrease clot migration during mechanical thrombectomy

Stent retriever type

Funnel-shaped tip

Cylindrical-shaped tip

p-value

Trevo XP ProVue 3/20 mm

(n = 10)

positive mechanical thrombectomy

9

5

0.05

Trevo XP ProVue 4/20 mm

(n = 10)

positive mechanical thrombectomy

9

6

0.12

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