Long-Term Follow-Up of Endovascular Repair in the Management of Arterial Stenosis Caused by Takayasu's Arteritis

Background This retrospective study evaluated the long-term results of endovascular repair in the management of arterial stenosis caused by Takayasu's arteritis (TA). Methods Sixty-seven endovascular procedures (percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty or stenting) were performed for 49 arterial lesions in 35 patients. Endovascular treatment was performed when the disease was inactive. The patients were pretreated with immunosuppressive...