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Takayasu arteritis presenting as chronic mesenteric ischemia.

Rajiv Mehta1, Deepak, Anil John

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Amrita Institute of Medical Science, Cochin 682 026. rmgastro@yahoo.com

Indian Journal of Gastroenterology : Official Journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
|June 5, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Takayasu arteritis can affect the abdominal aorta, causing chronic mesenteric ischemia. Successful treatment involved balloon angioplasty of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA), leading to symptom resolution.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Takayasu arteritis is a rare, chronic inflammatory condition affecting large arteries, primarily the aorta and its branches.
  • Chronic mesenteric ischemia (CMI) is a debilitating condition characterized by insufficient blood flow to the intestines, often caused by atherosclerotic stenosis.
  • Abdominal aorta involvement in Takayasu arteritis can lead to visceral artery stenosis, presenting diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Observation:

  • A 40-year-old male patient presented with symptoms of chronic mesenteric ischemia.
  • Diagnostic aortogram revealed severe stenosis of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA).
  • The SMA stenosis was attributed to Takayasu arteritis involving the abdominal aorta.

Findings:

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  • The patient received corticosteroid treatment to manage the underlying inflammation.
  • Following medical management, the patient underwent successful balloon angioplasty of the stenosed SMA.
  • Post-procedure follow-up at 9 months showed complete resolution of SMA stenosis on repeat aortogram.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering Takayasu arteritis in young to middle-aged adults with unexplained mesenteric ischemia.
    • Endovascular intervention, such as balloon angioplasty, can be a safe and effective treatment for SMA stenosis secondary to Takayasu arteritis.
    • Successful revascularization of the SMA can lead to significant symptom improvement and long-term recovery in patients with Takayasu arteritis-induced CMI.