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A member asked:

Can the basilar artery be stented if it is already occluded?

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No: Once occluded, stenting can't be done.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/15/2018

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Dr. Mark Fisher answered

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No. : NO artery anywhere in the body can be stented once it's totally occluded.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/15/2018

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