Abstract
A patient with aortic insufficiency secondary to Takayasu's disease who was treated by aortic valve replacement during active aortic inflammation is described. The patient remains well 29 months postoperatively with minor additional treatment. A review of aortic insufficiency in Takayasu's disease is presented.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 102-104 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1987 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine