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We aim to report the feasibility, safety, and outcome of mechanical thrombectomy in acute FPCA occlusions.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n We performed a multicenter retrospective review of consecutive patients who underwent mechanical thrombectomy of acute FPCA occlusion. Primary FPCA occlusion was defined as an occlusion that was identified on the pre\u2010procedure computed tomography angiography or baseline angiogram whereas a secondary FPCA occlusion was defined as an occlusion that occurred secondary to embolization to a new territory after recanalization of a different large vessel occlusion. Demographics, clinical presentation, imaging findings, endovascular treatment, and outcome were reviewed.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n There were 25 patients with acute FPCA occlusion who underwent mechanical thrombectomy, distributed across 14 centers. Median National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale on presentation was 16. There were 76% (19\/25) of patients who presented with primary FPCA occlusion and 24% (6\/25) of patients who had a secondary FPCA occlusion. The configuration of the FPCA was full in 64% patients and partial or \u201cfetal\u2010type\u201d in 36% of patients. FPCA occlusion was missed on initial computed tomography angiography in 21% of patients with primary FPCA occlusion (4\/19). The site of occlusion was posterior communicating artery in 52%, P2 segment in 40% and P3 in 8% of patients. Thrombolysis in cerebral infarction 2b\/3 reperfusion was achieved in 96% of FPCA patients. There were no intraprocedural complications. At 90 days, 48% (12\/25) were functionally independent as defined by modified Rankin scale\u22642.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n Endovascular treatment of acute FPCA occlusion is safe and technically feasible. 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