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  • The Ross procedure, involving aortic valve replacement with the patient's own pulmonary valve, is a complex surgical option for aortic valve endocarditis.
  • Pregnancy can place significant hemodynamic stress on the cardiovascular system, potentially exacerbating pre-existing aortic conditions.
  • Type A aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition involving the ascending aorta.

Observation:

  • A 25-year-old woman, 13 years post-Ross procedure for aortic valve endocarditis, presented with aortic root enlargement during late pregnancy.
  • Postpartum echocardiography revealed new aortic valve insufficiency and a 6.5 cm aortic root diameter.
  • Computed tomography angiography confirmed a type A aortic dissection confined to the proximal ascending aorta.

Findings:

  • Intraoperative findings indicated the dissection was limited to the pulmonary autograft used in the prior Ross procedure.
  • A successful valve-sparing repair of the dissected pulmonary autograft was performed.
  • The patient experienced an uneventful postoperative recovery.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for late aortic complications, including dissection, in patients with a history of the Ross procedure, particularly during pregnancy.
  • Valve-sparing techniques can be effective in managing dissections involving the pulmonary autograft.
  • Long-term surveillance is crucial for patients who have undergone the Ross procedure, especially those with aortic root dilation or pregnancy history.