A Minimally Invasive Approach for the Treatment of Mid-Aortic Syndrome in Takayasu Arteritis

A Minimally Invasive Approach for the Treatment of Mid-Aortic Syndrome in Takayasu Arteritis

A 61-year-old woman who presented with claudication and dyspnea on exertion was found to have severe calcified narrowing of the descending aorta and severe insufficiency of the aortic valve. These findings were compatible with Takayasu arteritis. To treat these hemodynamic abnormalities, extra-aorti...

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Main Authors: Keong Jun Ha, Won Chul Cho, Wan Kee Kim, Joon Bum Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2018-12-01
Series:Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Subjects:
Takayasu arteritis
Aortic bypass surgery
Minimally invasive surgery
Thoracic aorta
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.5090/kjtcs.2018.51.6.399

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