Fig 1.

Recanalization procedure schematic. A, The procedure is initiated with proximal protection with the occlusion balloon at the CCA and the ECA. B, The aspiration catheter is navigated along the guidewire, which is passed successfully across the occluded segment under proximal protection. C, The distal protection balloon is navigated beyond the occluded segment through the extraction port of the aspiration catheter. D, The occluded segment is dilated with the balloon under distal protection. E, The ICA is recanalized after the stents are deployed and the thrombi are aspirated.