Publications
Below you can find a list of our published research.
Below you can find a list of our published research.
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Journal of cardiothoracic surgery, Volume 19, Issue 1, 4 1 2024, Pages 174 Continuous or interrupted pledgeted suture technique in stented bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement: a comparison of in-hospital outcomes. Arabkhani B, Gonthier S, Lorenz V, Deschamps S, Jahanyar J, Boute M, Vancraeynest D, Mastrobuoni S, Khoury GE, de Kerchove L
Background: There is ambiguity in the literature regarding the continuous suture technique (CST) for aortic valve replacement (AVR). At our center, there has been a gradual shift towards CST over the interrupted pledgeted technique (IPT). This study aims at comparing outcomes for both techniques. Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of a single-center study of patients undergoing AVR between January 2011 and July 2020. Patients were divided into two groups: Continuous suture technique... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2023 (2 per year) source: EuropePMC
European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 1 2023, Pages ezad291 Aortic valve visualization and pressurization device: a novel device for intraoperative evaluation of aortic valve repair procedures. Arabkhani B, Sandker SC, Braun J, Hjortnaes J, van Brakel TJ, Koolbergen DR, Klautz RJM, Hazekamp MG
Objectives: Aortic valve repair procedures are technically challenging, and current intraoperative evaluation methods often fail to predict the final echocardiographic result. We have developed a novel intraoperative aortic valve visualization and pressurization (AVP) device, enabling valve inspection under physiological conditions, and measuring aortic valve insufficiency (AI) during cardioplegic arrest. Methods: The AVP device is attached to the (neo)aorta, after any type of aortic valve repai... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2023 (1.3 per year) source: EuropePMC
Annals of cardiothoracic surgery, Volume 12, Issue 4, 20 3 2023, Pages 350-357 Valve-sparing operations after Ross procedure: a single-center experience. Jahanyar J, Arabkhani B, Zanella L, de Kerchove L, Tsai PI, Aphram G, Mastrobuoni S, El Khoury G
Background: The Ross procedure has demonstrated excellent long-term results, with restoration of life-expectancy in patients with severe aortic valve dysfunction. However, reintervention after Ross can occur, and herein we describe our center's experience with redo surgery after previous Ross procedures. Methods: We searched our prospective database for aortic valve-repair and recruited all adult (≥18 years) patients who have undergone valve-sparing root replacements (VSRRs) and/or aortic v... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2023 (1 per year) source: EuropePMC
Annals of cardiothoracic surgery, Volume 12, Issue 3, 15 3 2023, Pages 179-193 Functional and pathomorphological anatomy of the aortic valve and root for aortic valve sparing surgery in tricuspid and bicuspid aortic valves. Jahanyar J, Tsai PI, Arabkhani B, Aphram G, Mastrobuoni S, El Khoury G, de Kerchove L
The aortic valve (AV) is a three-dimensional structure, with leaflets that are suspended within the functional aortic annulus (FAA). These structures (AV and FAA) are therefore intrinsically connected and disease of just one component can independently lead to AV dysfunction. Hence, AV dysfunction can occur in the setting of entirely normal valve leaflets. However, as these structures are functionally inter-connected, disease of one component can lead to abnormalities of the other over time. Thu... Abstract
Annals of cardiothoracic surgery, Volume 12, Issue 3, 8 2 2023, Pages 244-252 Three decades of reimplantation of the aortic valve-the Brussels experience. Jahanyar J, de Kerchove L, Arabkhani B, Tsai PI, Aphram G, Mastrobuoni S, El Khoury G
Background: Over the last three decades, the importance of native valve preservation has increasingly become evident. Valve-sparing root replacement procedures, such as the reimplantation or remodeling technique, are therefore being progressively used for aortic root replacement and/or aortic valve repair. Herein, we are summarizing our single-center experience with the reimplantation technique. Methods: We queried our prospective database for aortic valve repair and recruited all adult (≥18 yea... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2023 (1 per year) source: EuropePMC
Annals of cardiothoracic surgery, Volume 12, Issue 3, 1 1 2023, Pages 149-158 Valve-sparing aortic root replacement using the reimplantation (David) technique: a systematic review and meta-analysis on survival and clinical outcome. Mastrobuoni S, Govers PJ, Veen KM, Jahanyar J, van Saane S, Segreto A, Zanella L, de Kerchove L, Takkenberg JJM, Arabkhani B
Background: Current guidelines recommend valve-sparing aortic root replacement (VSRR) procedures over valve replacement for the treatment of root aneurysm. The reimplantation technique seems to be the most widely used valve-sparing technique, with excellent outcomes in mostly single-center studies. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to present a comprehensive overview of clinical outcomes after VSRR with the reimplantation technique, and potential differences for bicuspid aor... Abstract
Annals of cardiothoracic surgery, Volume 12, Issue 3, 14 2 2023, Pages 279-281 Aortic root replacement with the reimplantation technique for recurrent root aneurysm, 24 years after root replacement with the remodeling technique in a Marfan patient. Jahanyar J, Aphram G, Tsai PI, Arabkhani B, de Kerchove L, El Khoury G
Annals of cardiothoracic surgery, Volume 12, Issue 3, 6 1 2023, Pages 259-261 Patient selection for aortic valve-sparing operations. Jahanyar J, de Kerchove L, Tsai PI, Mastrobuoni S, Arabkhani B, Aphram G, El Khoury G
Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS, Volume 2023, 6 1 2023 Aortic root replacement with the stentless Freestyle bioprosthesis. Velders BJJ, Arabkhani B, Schneider A, Vos RJ, Klautz RJM
In this video tutorial, the technical details for the implantation of the Freestyle stentless bioprosthesis are outlined based on the case of a 76-year-old male patient with symptomatic stenosis of a bicuspid aortic valve and aortic root dilatation. Abstract
Cited 7 times since 2023 (5.6 per year) source: EuropePMC
European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Volume 63, Issue 2, 1 1 2023, Pages ezac514 A multicentre, propensity score matched analysis comparing a valve-sparing approach to valve replacement in aortic root aneurysm: Insight from the AVIATOR database. Arabkhani B, Klautz RJM, de Heer F, De Kerchove L, El Khoury G, Lansac E, Schäfers HJ, El-Hamamsy I, Lenoir M, Aramendi JI, Meuris B, Verbrugghe P, Kluin J, Koolbergen DR, Bouchot O, Rudez I, Kolesar A, van Brakel TJ
Objectives: Our goal was to evaluate the outcome of valve-sparing root replacement (VSRR) and to compare the outcomes to those of patients having composite valve-graft conduit aortic root replacement (CVG-ARR) in a cohort of patients with aortic root aneurysm ± valve insufficiency, without valvular stenosis. Although valve-sparing procedures are preferable in young patients, there is a lack of comparative data in comparable patients. Methods: The VSRR procedures were performed in 2005 patients,... Abstract
The Annals of thoracic surgery, Volume 116, Issue 1, 8 2 2022, Pages 200-201 Why and When Is Aortic Root Replacement in Acute Type A Dissection Preferable. Arabkhani B, Klautz RJM
Cited 1 times since 2022 (0.6 per year) source: EuropePMC
The Annals of thoracic surgery, Volume 115, Issue 6, 21 3 2022, Pages 1396-1402 The Aortic Root in Acute Type A Dissection: Repair or Replace? Arabkhani B, Verhoef J, Tomšič A, van Brakel TJ, Hjortnaes J, Klautz RJM
Background: The effect of an "aggressive" approach on the aortic root in acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) remains insufficiently explored. Methods: Retrospective analysis was conducted between 1992 and 2020 of a single-center, prospective cohort of consecutive patients aged ≥18 years diagnosed with ATAAD. Patients were divided into 2 groups: aortic root replacement (ARR; prosthetic or valve-sparing root replacement, n = 141) and conservative root approach (CRA; root sparing of pa... Abstract
Artificial organs, Volume 46, Issue 8, 31 5 2022, Pages 1709-1710 Unexpected negative results for CytoSorb during left ventricular assist device implantation: interpret with caution. Papazisi O, Arabkhani B, Palmen M
Journal of chromatographic science, Volume 60, Issue 1, 1 1 2022, Pages 96-103 Application of Tandem Dispersive Liquid-Liquid Microextraction as an Efficient Method for Preconcentration of Two Antidepressant Drugs in Real Samples Combined with High Performance Liquid Chromatography. Arabkhani B, Goudarzi N, Bagherian G, Chamjangali MA
In the present work, tandem dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (TDLLME) coupled with liquid chromatography was used for the determination of the two antidepressant drugs citalopram (CIT) and sertraline (SER) in complicated matrices. Indeed, the present approach was used to improve the suitability and appropriateness of the dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (DLLME) method in complicated matrices. Firstly, 10 mL of the sample solution containing the two understudied drugs was extracte... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2020 (0.3 per year) source: EuropePMC
Journal of cardiac surgery, Volume 35, Issue 12, 21 3 2020, Pages 3477-3485 Prosthesis-patient mismatch after mitral valve replacement: A pooled meta-analysis of Kaplan-Meier-derived individual patient data. Tomšič A, Arabkhani B, Schoones JW, Etnel JRG, Marsan NA, Klautz RJM, Palmen M
Objective: The hemodynamic effect and early and late survival impact of prosthesis-patient mismatch (PPM) after mitral valve replacement remains insufficiently explored. Methods: Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for English language original publications. The search yielded 791 potentially relevant studies. The final review and analysis included 19 studies compromising 11,675 patients. Results: Prosthetic effective orifice area was calculated with the... Abstract
Cited 3 times since 2020 (0.7 per year) source: EuropePMC
European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Volume 57, Issue 2, 1 1 2020, Pages 293-299 Risk factors and clinical significance of elevated mitral valve gradient following valve repair for degenerative disease. Tomšič A, Hiemstra YL, Arabkhani B, Mertens BJA, van Brakel TJ, Versteegh MIM, Marsan NA, Klautz RJM, Palmen M
Objectives: The risk factors and clinical effect of elevated mitral valve (MV) gradients after valve repair for degenerative valve disease remain insufficiently understood. Methods: Between January 2004 and December 2015, a total of 484 patients underwent valve repair for degenerative disease. A true-sized full annuloplasty ring was implanted in all cases. We analysed the effect of preoperative and intraoperative factors on the postrepair gradient. Additionally, we explored the effect of postrep... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2018 (0.2 per year) source: EuropePMC
Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, Volume 26, Issue 4, 1 1 2018, Pages 566-572 Outcome reporting for surgical treatment of degenerative mitral valve disease: a systematic review and critical appraisal. Tomšic A, Arabkhani B, Schoones JW, van Brakel TJ, Takkenberg JJM, Palmen M, Klautz RJM
Objectives: Standardized outcome reporting is of critical importance for performance monitoring, improvement of existing techniques and introduction of novel technologies. Whether outcome reporting for surgical treatment of degenerative mitral valve disease complies with the guidelines has not been assessed to date. Methods: A systematic review of PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library was conducted for articles published between 1 January 2009 and 7 March 2016. Inclusion criter... Abstract
Cited 38 times since 2017 (5.9 per year) source: EuropePMC
European heart journal, Volume 38, Issue 45, 1 1 2017, Pages 3370-3377 Mechanical aortic valve replacement in non-elderly adults: meta-analysis and microsimulation. Korteland NM, Etnel JRG, Arabkhani B, Mokhles MM, Mohamad A, Roos-Hesselink JW, Bogers AJJC, Takkenberg JJM
Aims: To support decision-making regarding prosthetic valve selection in non-elderly adults, we aim to provide a detailed overview of outcome after contemporary mechanical aortic valve replacement (AVR). Methods and results: A systematic review was conducted for papers reporting clinical outcome after AVR with bileaflet mechanical valves with a mean patient age ≥18 and ≤55 years, published between 1 January 1995 and 31 December 2015. Through meta-analysis outcomes were pooled and entered into a... Abstract
Cited 19 times since 2016 (2.5 per year) source: EuropePMC
The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, Volume 152, Issue 6, 28 4 2016, Pages 1572-1579.e3 Allografts in aortic position: Insights from a 27-year, single-center prospective study. Arabkhani B, Bekkers JA, Andrinopoulou ER, Roos-Hesselink JW, Takkenberg JJ, Bogers AJ
Objective: Over the past decades, the indication for allograft implantation in aortic position has evolved. The purpose of this study is to report long-term survival, allograft durability, and potential risk factors. Methods: Between 1987 and 2010, 353 patients underwent aortic valve replacements via allograft (92 subcoronary, 261 root replacement; 98% aortic allografts). Patient characteristics, survival, valve durability, and valve-related events were analyzed. Patients also were followed with... Abstract
Cited 44 times since 2016 (5.3 per year) source: EuropePMC
The Annals of thoracic surgery, Volume 101, Issue 5, 6 1 2016, Pages 1684-1689 Bentall Procedure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Mookhoek A, Korteland NM, Arabkhani B, Di Centa I, Lansac E, Bekkers JA, Bogers AJ, Takkenberg JJ
Background: The Bentall procedure is considered the gold standard in the treatment of patients requiring aortic root replacement. An up-to-date overview of outcomes after the Bentall procedure is lacking. Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of characteristics of and long-term outcome after the Bentall procedure with a mechanical valve prosthesis. Pooling was performed using the inverse variance method within a random-effects model. Outcome events are reported as linearize... Abstract