Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Aortic root abscess (ARA) is a life-threatening complication of infective endocarditis (IE) associated with high mortality despite advances in diagnosis and treatment. We conducted a focused review of the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, imaging modalities, causative pathogens, treatment strategies, and outcomes of ARA. This review summarizes results from studies evaluating different surgical approaches for ARA and discusses emerging diagnostic and therapeutic innovations. The mortality rate of ARA complicating IE ranges from 12.2% to 30%. Early diagnosis remains challenging, and multiple surgical approaches are available. The choice of surgical approach depends primarily on the extent and anatomical distribution of the abscess. This review underscores the need for improved diagnostic strategies and optimized surgical strategies to enhance outcomes and long-term prognosis in patients with ARA.
DOI: 10.31083/rcm47800
Authors: Lanxin Ye, Fanyu Chen, Weiteng Wang, Oudi Chen, Hongkun Qing, Lixi Gan, Xuhua Jian
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,200
OpenAlex ID: W7207699330