Why the study?
What is the prevalence of and risk factors for late autograft dilatation and regurgitation after the Ross operation in young patients?
Population
91 patients who underwent the Ross operation since May 1994 with at least 1 year of follow-up. Mean age at…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
4.0+/-1.9 years (range 1 to 8 years)
Authors
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High rates of late autograft dilatation after Ross operation warrant cautious surveillance in young patients; leaves open optimal root support techniques for prospective evaluation.
What is the prevalence of and risk factors for late autograft dilatation and regurgitation after the Ross operation in young patients?
Autograft dilatation is common late after the Ross procedure, particularly in younger patients and those with preoperative aortic aneurysm or unsupported root replacement, though significant valve dysfunction affects a minority.
Luciani et al. (2003) studied this question.
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