Original paper
Long-term outcomes of refractory Takayasu arteritis patients treated with biologics including ustekinumab
Abstract
Biologics have been used to treat refractory Takayasu arteritis (TAK), but their efficacy and safety have not been sufficiently evaluated.We extracted clinical information from medical records for TAK patients who were treated with biologics including ustekinumab (UST) at Kyoto University Hospital. We also analysed the patient's genetic backgrounds.Of 163 cases, 12 (7.4%) were treated with infliximab, tocilizumab, or UST (n = 3). Erythrocyte...
Paper Details
Title
Long-term outcomes of refractory Takayasu arteritis patients treated with biologics including ustekinumab
Published Date
Jul 23, 2020
Journal
Volume
31
Issue
3
Pages
678 - 683