A modified Ross operation to prevent pulmonary autograft dilatation

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2006.10.005
• Publication Date: 2006-11-08T07:34:18Z
• Authors: Bansi Koul; Faleh Al-Rashidi; Misha Bhat; Carl Meurling
• Keywords: Ross procedure

A modification in Ross operation is described which the free-standing pulmonary autograft root suspended a Dacron prosthetic vascular jacket with view to prevent dilatation of neo-aortic root. In group 13 patients operated consecutively using this technique, there was no significant increase diameters after mean 16-month follow-up. Aortic valve function remained also satisfactory.