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Aortic regurgitation (AR) is when the aortic valve does not close or seal properly, leading to backward blood circulation from the aorta into the left ventricle during diastole. Common causes of AR include rheumatic heart disease, congenital valve defects, and aortic root dilation. Managing AR requires a multifaceted approach to alleviate symptoms, preserve left ventricular function, and address the underlying cause of the regurgitation. Patients with symptomatic AR or significant left...
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Reoperative valve-sparing aortic root replacement (VSRR) via sternotomy is safe and durable. Outcomes including survival and reintervention rates are comparable to primary VSRR in carefully selected patients.

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  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Aortic Surgery

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  • Valve-sparing aortic root replacement (VSRR) offers excellent long-term results.
  • The safety and efficacy of VSRR in patients requiring reoperative sternotomy are not well-established.
  • Prior sternotomy presents unique challenges for aortic root procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the perioperative safety of reoperative sternotomy VSRR.
  • To assess the long-term durability and outcomes of reoperative sternotomy VSRR.
  • To compare outcomes of reoperative VSRR with primary VSRR.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 778 VSRR procedures (2005-2020) from two centers.
  • Comparison of outcomes between primary and reoperative sternotomy VSRR groups.
  • Inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) and multivariable regression analyses were used.

Main Results:

  • Reoperative VSRR (n=69) showed higher rates of acute kidney injury and prolonged ventilation compared to primary VSRR (n=709).
  • Operative mortality was slightly higher in the reoperative group (2.9% vs. 1.4%) but not statistically significant.
  • After IPTW adjustment, 10-year survival (82.0%) and aortic valve reintervention rates (11.8%) were comparable between groups.
  • Reoperative sternotomy was not a significant predictor of long-term mortality or reintervention.

Conclusions:

  • Reoperative sternotomy VSRR can be performed with acceptable operative mortality in select patients.
  • Long-term survival and aortic valve reintervention rates after reoperative VSRR are comparable to primary VSRR.
  • Careful patient selection is crucial for successful reoperative sternotomy VSRR.