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1Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Takayasu arteritis (TAK) is a rare form of vasculitis that is more common in young Asian females. TAK is characterized as idiopathic, inflammatory, granulomatous, and large-vessel panarteritis. This review provides a brief summary of the etiology and clinical phase of TAK, its epidemiology in Korea, challenges in diagnosis and treatment, and the outcomes of open versus endovascular therapy. In addition, it outlines the general principles of surgical treatment and provides technical tips for TAK surgery in detail.
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