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analytical framework may compromise a comprehensive Ethics approval and consent to participate
assessment of the inflammation status among the study
participants. Finally, it is essential to underscore that all This study was approved by the Medical Ethics Committee
procedures within the purview of this study were executed of the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University
by multiple neuro-intervention specialists. The variability (approval number: XYFY2018-KL078). Written informed
in operators’ experience levels and distinct operational consent was individually obtained from all patients. We
methodologies potentially introduces an element of affirm that all methods conducted in our study adhered to
the pertinent guidelines and regulations.
subjectivity that may impact vessel recanalization.
5. Conclusion Consent for publication
Not applicable.
In conclusion, ACGS-BAO and pre-procedural SIRI
stand as standard, readily available metrics in clinical Availability of data
practice. They respectively evaluate the condition
of basilar collateral circulation and the extent of the The datasets used and analyzed during the current study are
inflammatory response, both intrinsically linked to the available from the corresponding author upon reasonable
occurrence of FR post-EVT. Our study affirms a negative request.
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