Congenital: Aortic Valve
Valve-sparing root replacement after the Ross procedure
The Ross procedure is a preferred treatment for infants and children with aortic valve disease. Progressive neoaortic root dilation and neoaortic insufficiency can occur after the Ross procedure, and because of the young age of these patients, valve-sparing aortic root replacement procedures have advantages compared with the Bentall procedure. The aim of this study is to describe our experience with different techniques of aortic valve-sparing root replacement in this unique cohort of patients.Ross procedure in neonates and infants: A valuable operation with defined limits
The Ross procedure is an important tool that offers autologous tissue repair for severe left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) pathology. Previous reports show that risk of mortality is highest among neonates and infants. We analyzed our institutional experience within this patient cohort to identify factors that most affect clinical outcome.The Ross/Ross-Konno procedure in infancy is a safe and durable solution for aortic stenosis
The objective of this study was to characterize early and midterm outcomes after the Ross/Ross-Konno procedure performed in infancy for severe aortic valve disease.Ross procedure or complex aortic valve repair using pericardium in children: A real dilemma
Difficult to repair aortic valve lesions, requiring the use of a valve substitute, remain controversial in the face of the Ross procedure, despite undeniable technical advances. This study was undertaken to compare midterm outcomes of children treated using the Ross procedure or aortic valvuloplasty for complex aortic valve lesions.Aortic valve surgery in children
The ideal aortic valve surgery in children must result in an unobstructed, competent aortic valve that is also durable and accommodates growth of the child. Intuitively, aortic valve surgery in children must emulate native aortic valve anatomy and physiology as close as possible, preferably using autologous tissues with growth potential. The optimal approach to aortic valve surgery in children is yet to be defined. The purpose of this focused review is to highlight recent key publications on the topic.Maladaptive remodeling of pulmonary artery root autografts after Ross procedure: A proteomic study
Pulmonary autograft root dilatation is the major long-term complication after Ross procedure and the leading cause for reoperation. However, the mechanisms underlying dilatation remain to be elucidated. This study analyzed the proteomic changes seen in the dilated pulmonary autograft compared with normal pulmonary artery and aorta tissues.
