title: Spontaneous Resolution of the Left Subclavian Artery Obstruction in Takayasu's Arteritis.
abstract: Spontaneous resolution of the arterial obstruction in Takayasu's arteritis is rarely reported. We reported a case of spontaneous resolution of an obstruction of the left subclavian artery in a young female. The patient underwent a bilateral coronary patch ostioplasty for both coronary ostial lesions complicated by Takayasu's arteritis at the age of 28. Concomitant left subclavian obstruction was seen at that time but left untreated. Surprisingly, the 10-year follow-up angiogram revealed complete resolution of the left subclavian artery obstruction. Meanwhile, no specific medical treatment was administered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Inha University, Incheon, Korea.
authors.forename: Wan Ki
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: Baek
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Inha University, Incheon, Korea.
authors.forename: Mina
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Inha University, Incheon, Korea.
authors.forename: Young Sam
authors.initials: YS
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Inha University, Incheon, Korea.
authors.forename: Yong Han
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Yoon
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Inha University, Incheon, Korea.
authors.forename: Joung Taek
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, Korea.
authors.forename: Dae Hyeock
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Kim
keywords: Arteritis; Takayasu