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Mechanical Thrombectomy Using the New ERIC Retrieval Device Is Feasible, Efficient, and Safe in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Swiss Stroke Center Experience

T. Kahles, C. Garcia-Esperon, S. Zeller, M. Hlavica, J. Añon, M. Diepers, K. Nedeltchev and L. Remonda
American Journal of Neuroradiology January 2016, 37 (1) 114-119; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.A4463
T. Kahles
aFrom the Departments of Neurology (T.K., C.G.-E., S.Z., K.N.)
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C. Garcia-Esperon
aFrom the Departments of Neurology (T.K., C.G.-E., S.Z., K.N.)
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S. Zeller
aFrom the Departments of Neurology (T.K., C.G.-E., S.Z., K.N.)
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M. Hlavica
bNeuroradiology (M.H, J.A., M.D., L.R.), Cantonal Hospital Aarau, Aarau, Switzerland.
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J. Añon
bNeuroradiology (M.H, J.A., M.D., L.R.), Cantonal Hospital Aarau, Aarau, Switzerland.
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M. Diepers
bNeuroradiology (M.H, J.A., M.D., L.R.), Cantonal Hospital Aarau, Aarau, Switzerland.
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K. Nedeltchev
aFrom the Departments of Neurology (T.K., C.G.-E., S.Z., K.N.)
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L. Remonda
bNeuroradiology (M.H, J.A., M.D., L.R.), Cantonal Hospital Aarau, Aarau, Switzerland.
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American Journal of Neuroradiology Jan 2016, 37 (1) 114-119; DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.A4463
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