Modification of the Ross aortic valve replacement to prevent late autograft dilatation☆

Abstract

Ross aortic root replacement combined with reduction annuloplasty and Dacron graft replacement of the ascending aorta demonstrated excellent early- to mid-term results in patients with bicuspid aortic valve and dilatation of the ascending aorta. Continued use and long-term follow-up imaging is necessary to further demonstrate the value of this technical modification.