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MT was performed for M2 occlusion, which sharply branched from M1 near the MCA bifurcation aneurysm. Lesion crossing was carefully performed, and a stent retriever was deployed at the occlusion site. Using a stent retriever as an anchor, a bent-tip aspiration catheter was guided past the aneurysm to the proximal end of the thrombus. A combined technique, during which the stent retriever was retracted into the aspiration catheter, was used. 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