title: Takayasu's disease and caesarean section.
abstract: This case report describes a patient with Takayasu's disease requiring anaesthesia for caesarean section. Her pregnancy was complicated by serious exacerbation of her hypertension. The choice of anaesthetic technique in this setting is discussed, as are potential problems with monitoring. The relevant literature is described and suggestions are made for the management of such a case, particularly the preoperative assessment.
authors.affiliation: The Princess Mary Maternity Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Herrema