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Management of the dissected aortic root in young patients: A propensity score-matched analysis of mechanical versus bioprosthetic aortic root replacement

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: Valve selection in acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) requiring aortic root replacement is challenging given the clinical acuity, unknown patient preferences, risk of surgical bleeding, and limited life expectancy. We sought to identify long-term outcomes of mechanical versus bioprosthetic aortic root replacement in young patients with ATAAD. Methods: Retrospective review of our institution's database of ATAAD was conducted to identify patients aged 65 years and younger who underwent mechanical Bentall (mech-Bentall) or bioprosthetic Bentall (bio-Bentall) for ATAAD from 2002 to 2022. The primary end point was 10-year survival, which was compared in a propensity score-matched cohort and multivariable Cox proportional hazards model. A composite outcome of 10-year freedom from death, stroke, major bleeding, and valvular reintervention was assessed as a secondary end point. Results: = .023) was independently associated with 10-year composite end point occurrence. Conclusions: There is no survival advantage of mech-Bentall in ATAAD in young patients at 10 years, and it is associated with a significantly higher rate of morbid complications. When the aortic valve cannot be spared, bio-Bentall should be considered in ATAAD, even in young patients.

Source: JTCVS Open

DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2025.05.009