Cardiovascular surgery in Loeys–Dietz syndrome types 1–4
- 24 May 2017
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
- Vol. 52 (6), 1125-1131
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezx147
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The first publication of Loeys–Dietz syndrome (LDS) described aortic rupture at young ages. Experience with new LDS types showed that the clinical course varies, and thresholds for prophylactic surgery are discussed. As this is an uncommon disease, experience needs to be shared. METHODS: Retrospective review of patients with LDS types 1–4 undergoing cardiovascular surgery during the years 1991–2016. RESULTS: Thirty-five patients (including 6 children with LDS2) underwent 57 operations. LDS 1, 2, 3 and 4 included 4, 17, 11 and 3 patients, respectively. Mean age at first surgery was 36 years, with a non-significant trend that LDS2 patients were younger. Of the 9 emergency surgeries, 7 were type A dissections, with 1 postoperative death. Twenty-two patients had prophylactic aortic root surgery (17 valve-sparing root replacements), with 1 postoperative death, 1 reoperation with valve replacement and 1 late death. Freedom from root reintervention and death was 92% at 13 years. Of the 11 patients with LDS3, 5 needed mitral valve surgery. Mitral valve disease was not found in the other LDS types. Ten patients needed >1 operation. Of the 57 operations, 33 were in the ascending aorta, 20 in the aorta distal to the arch including branches and 4 were isolated heart surgeries. Of the 20 vascular operations, 16 were in LDS2. Cumulative survival 20 years after first surgery (all patients) was 94.3%. CONCLUSIONS: Clinical course seems to be more aggressive in LDS2, with index operation at a younger age, and higher risk of needing several operations. Vascular disease distal to the arch is not uncommon. LDS3 seems to be associated with mitral valve disease. Prophylactic aortic root surgery is safe and durable.This publication has 20 references indexed in Scilit:
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