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Ross procedure in an infant
N M Sankar1, P Goel, H Agarwal
1Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Chennai.
Indian Heart Journal
|August 23, 2001
Summary
The Ross procedure is a successful aortic valve replacement option for infants with congenital valvar aortic stenosis. This case highlights its successful application in a 4-month-old infant in the Indian subcontinent.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
- Congenital Heart Disease
Background:
- The Ross procedure is increasingly favored for aortic valve replacement in pediatric patients.
- Congenital valvar aortic stenosis is a significant condition requiring timely intervention.
Observation:
- A 4-month-old infant weighing 3.2 kg presented with congenital valvar aortic stenosis.
- The patient underwent a successful Ross procedure.
Findings:
- This represents the youngest patient to undergo a Ross procedure in the Indian subcontinent.
- The procedure was technically successful in this extremely young and low-weight infant.
Implications:
- Demonstrates the feasibility and success of the Ross procedure in very young infants with severe aortic stenosis.
- May encourage wider consideration of the Ross procedure for suitable pediatric cases in the region.
- Contributes to the growing body of evidence supporting the Ross procedure in pediatric populations.