Congenital: Aortic Valve
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Neoaortic support hose
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryVol. 151Issue 1p165–166Published online: October 8, 2015- David P. Bichell
Cited in Scopus: 0Dramatic neoaortic root dilation is well described after the Ross procedure, with z scores greater than 8 commonly seen.1 Reintervention to repair neoaortic root aneurysm for risk of rupture after the Ross procedure is uncommon and is seldom indicated, but reintervention for progressive neoaortic valve insufficiency is not uncommon and has been a reason for some institutions to lose enthusiasm for the Ross operation.