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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Prosthetic Valve Surgery

Background:

  • Aortic valve endocarditis with abscess and root destruction presents significant treatment challenges.
  • Aortic root homografts were historically favored for perceived lower infective risks.
  • Modern re-evaluation of homograft efficacy in complex endocarditis is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the outcomes of different aortic root replacement strategies in patients with active endocarditis.
  • To assess the efficacy and safety of homografts versus other grafts in complex aortic valve infections.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 134 patients undergoing aortic root replacement for active endocarditis (2000-2010).
  • Analysis included patients with abscess, vegetation, or pseudoaneurysm/rupture.
  • Comparison of outcomes between mechanical composite grafts (MC), biologic valve conduits (BC), and homografts (HG).

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in major complications or in-hospital mortality among MC, BC, and HG groups.
  • Similar rates of readmission, reinfection, and reoperation during follow-up.
  • Comparable 5-year survival rates: 58±9% (MC), 62±7% (BC), and 58±9% (HG).

Conclusions:

  • Aortic root replacement for active endocarditis involves substantial morbidity and mortality.
  • Mechanical composite grafts, biologic conduits, and homografts demonstrate similar rates of major complications and late mortality in this setting.