The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 43, 102-104, Copyright © 1987 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Aortic valve replacement for acute Takayasu's disease
C DuCailar, A Thurmond, H Semler and A Starr
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.