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Refractory stroke thrombectomy is encountered in 10% of cases, independently associated with diabetes, and related to underlying vessel wall pathology or, less commonly, recalcitrant emboli. Emergent salvage interventions with glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors or intracranial angioplasty and/or stenting are safe and effective adjunctive treatments.