Clinical Pearls and Myths in Vasculitis
Clinical Pearls and Myths in Vasculitis
Clinical Pearls and Myths in Vasculitis
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Takayasu’s Arteritis: PearlThe subclavian or <strong>in</strong>nom<strong>in</strong>ate vessels eventually becomestenotic <strong>in</strong> over 90% of patients, threaten<strong>in</strong>g the utility ofthe bypasses.In contrast, even if the aortic arch were <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> TA,occlusive disease at that site is almost unknown1.Giordano J, Hoffman G, Leavitt R Takayasu’s disease. In Rutherford R (ed): Vascular Surgery, vol4. Philadelphia, WBSaunders, 1994, pp 245-2532.Giordano J, Leavitt R, Hoffman G, et al: Experience with surgical treatment for Takayasu’s disease. Surgery109:252-258, 19913. Kerr GS, Hallahan CW, Giordano J, et a1 Takayasu arteritis. Ann Intern Med 120:919- 929, 1994