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Full-root Aortic Valve Replacement by Stentless Aortic Xenografts in Patients with Small Aortic Roots
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Valve-sparing double root replacement after the Ross procedure.
Chiaki Aichi1, Keiichi Itatani1, Takumi Kawase1
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nagoya City University, School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho -ku, Nagoya, Aichi 467-8601, Japan.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|May 9, 2024
Summary
This case report details valve-sparing double root replacement after a Ross procedure to address severe right ventricular outflow tract stenosis. The successful outcome highlights a potential solution for long-term complications following the Ross operation.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Background:
- The Ross procedure, while effective for bicuspid aortic valves, carries a risk of long-term two-valve disease requiring reintervention.
- Congenital bicuspid aortic valve disease can lead to complications necessitating complex surgical management.
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