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In this report they assess whether aggressive treatment of ICA occlusion is appropriate.<\/jats:p>\n<jats:p content-type=\"fine-print\"><jats:italic>Methods.<\/jats:italic> The clinical characteristics and outcome of six consecutive patients treated urgently with an endovascular approach between 1998 and 2001 are reviewed and summarized.<\/jats:p>\n<jats:p content-type=\"fine-print\">Recanalization was accomplished in all patients. At a mean follow-up period of 8 months (range 2\u201314 months), five of six patients had good or excellent outcomes (modified Rankin Scale [mRS] Score 0\u20131) and one had a poor outcome (mRS Score 4).<\/jats:p>\n<jats:p content-type=\"fine-print\"><jats:italic>Conclusions.<\/jats:italic> With recent advancements in thrombolytic and endovascular treatments, an aggressive endovascular approach in patients with acute symptomatic cervical ICA occlusion may be successful. 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