Comparative outcomes of first-time versus redo aortic root replacement in patients with prior sternotomy: A single-center retrospective analysis
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Aortic root replacement (ARR) is a challenging procedure that requires aortic root implantation, coronary reimplantation, and concomitant aortic and valve surgery. Prior sternotomy (PS) increases case complexity for patients requiring ARR. We aimed to compare outcomes in PS patients undergoing primary ARR and patients undergoing true redo ARR. Methods: value < .05 considered significant. Results: = .82). Conclusions: ARR in PS patients can be performed safely with good short- and long-term outcomes. Despite the challenges associated with reoperative aortic root surgery, there was no increase in adverse outcomes for primary ARR compared with true redo ARR.
Source: JTCVS Techniques
Authors: Iverson E. Williams, Alexandra Murillo Solera, Vaishnavi Karanam, Oscar Holmvard, Vani Thupili, Jean Pierre Botemps, Omar M. Sharaf, Zaid Abu-Mowis, William Ricks, Daniel S. Demos, Jaden Jeng, Kirsten A. Freeman, Eddie W. Manning, Philip J. Hess, John R. Spratt, Thomas M. Beaver, Tomas D. Martin, Eric I. Jeng
Institutions: University of Florida Health, University of Florida
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,553
OpenAlex ID: W4415220335