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Ross Procedure After Valve-Sparing Root Replacement With Marfan Syndrome
Hiroaki Osada1, Kenji Minatoya1, Fumie Takai1
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
JACC. Case Reports
|April 3, 2026
Summary
The Ross procedure for aortic valve issues in Marfan syndrome (MFS) patients is debated. While generally avoided, this case suggests careful consideration and modified approaches may be viable with close monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Genetics
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- The Ross procedure is a preferred surgical option for aortic valve diseases in younger individuals.
- Its use in Marfan syndrome (MFS) patients is controversial and often contraindicated due to potential complications like autograft dilation.
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