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  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Aortic root replacement is a critical procedure for various pathologies.
  • Valved conduits are essential for restoring aortic function.
  • Limited comparative data exists for partially biological (LABCOR) and fully biological (BioIntegral) conduits, particularly concerning endocarditis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare outcomes of aortic root replacement using LABCOR (LC) and BioIntegral (BI) valved conduits.
  • To evaluate the performance of these conduits, with a focus on patients with preoperative endocarditis.
  • To assess the suitability of each conduit for different aortic root pathologies.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 266 patients undergoing aortic root replacement between 2014-2020.
  • Comparison between patients receiving LC (n=193) and BI (n=73) conduits.
  • Subanalyses were performed for patients with (n=67) and without (n=199) preoperative endocarditis.

Main Results:

  • BI conduit patients had higher rates of comorbidities, previous surgeries, and higher EuroSCORE II.
  • BI conduit was more frequently used for prosthetic endocarditis, while LC was preferred for aneurysms and dissections.
  • LC conduit showed better survival rates, though subanalyses for endocarditis patients revealed no significant conduit differences in Kaplan-Meier survival curves.

Conclusions:

  • Both LABCOR and BioIntegral conduits are suitable for aortic root replacement.
  • The BioIntegral conduit is often employed in complex 'bail-out' scenarios, such as severe endocarditis, without demonstrating a clear clinical benefit in these situations.
  • Further research may be needed to elucidate long-term outcomes and specific indications for each conduit type.