Simultaneous Multi-Supra-Aortic Artery Bypass Successfully Implemented in 17 Patients with Type I Takayasu Arteritis.

Objective: Type I Takayasu arteritis is common in Chinese patients and usually leads to cerebral ischaemia. There are limited data regarding simultaneous multi-supra-aortic artery (SMSAA) bypass in patients with type I Takayasu arteritis. The present study shares experience of using this method.