Table 3:

Factors associated with recanalization success in univariable and multivariable analysis

CharacteristicUnivariable AnalysisMultivariable Analysis
OR (95% CI)POR (95% CI)P
Right0.64 (0.51–1.33).282
Tapered stump2.36 (1.02–3.11).0352.23 (0.87–3.36).091
Level of reversed distal ICA flow
 Communicating segment0.14 (0.07–0.21).0010.13 (0.07–0.24).010
 Ophthalmic segment0.08 (0.03–0.44)<.0010.14 (0.08–0.48).001
 Clinoid segment0.73 (0.63–1.21).2140.62 (0.36–1.22).160
 Cavernous segment1.73 (0.96–3.89).071.66 (0.87–3.54).550
 Petrous segment or below5.34 (1.41–11.37)<.0014.07 (1.65–8.38).001
Collateral circulation
 Primary0.55 (0.35–1.59).143
 Secondary0.36 (0.14–0.71).0271.32 (0.98–1.47).210
Proximal occlusion
 Lesion length0.51 (0.13–0.74).0050.41 (0.36–0.55).009
 Lesion volume2.11 (0.71–4.49).110
 Lipid-rich necrotic core3.26 (1.45–6.36).0242.36 (0.94–5.33).060
 Hemorrhage1.35 (0.65–2.38).510
 Calcification0.71 (0.44–0.90)<.0010.56 (0.37–0.68).002
 Dense fibrous tissue3.31 (0.93–10.36).615
 Loose matrix1.66 (0.87–3.88).120
Distal occlusion
 Lumen iso- to hypointensity2.23 (1.06–5.29).0471.87 (0.91–4.66).091
 Lumen area1.32 (1.02–2.17)<.0011.13 (1.04–1.61).002
 Wall area1.76 (0.71–3.38).230