The Ross procedure utilizing the pulmonary autograft inclusion technique in adults
Vaughn A. Starnes, Michael E. Bowdish, Robbin G. Cohen, Craig Baker, Ramsey S. Elsayed
Abstract
A retrospective cohort study was conducted in which 129 adult patients with bicuspid aortic valves underwent the Ross procedure with either a standard root inclusion technique or a modified technique whereby the pulmonary autograft is wrapped in a vascular conduit. Primary outcomes were survival and the need for pulmonary autograft reintervention. Competing risk analysis demonstrated the wrapped technique reduced pulmonary autograft reintervention.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineRoss procedureSurgeryRetrospective cohort studyAortic rootCohortCardiologyInternal medicineAortaStenosisAortic valve replacementCardiac Valve Diseases and TreatmentsAortic Disease and Treatment ApproachesInfective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management