Multiple supra-aortic stenting for Takayasu arteritis: extensive revascularization and two-year follow-up

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2002 May;23(5):790-3.

Abstract

A patient with Takayasu arteritis with multiple supra-aortic lesions underwent successful treatment with two-staged stent implantation. Stenotic bilateral common carotid, innominate, and left subclavian arteries were dilated, and no restenosis was observed during the follow-up period of 2 years despite recurrent inflammation. Stenting for supra-aortic vessels in cases of Takayasu arteritis has rarely been reported, and to our knowledge, this is the first report of multiple stent placement for all the supra-aortic branches involved.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiography
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Stents*
  • Takayasu Arteritis / diagnostic imaging
  • Takayasu Arteritis / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome