Aortic valve disease in children presents a considerable surgical challenge. When
repair is not feasible, the Ross procedure represents the best option for replacement
as it allows growth and does not require anticoagulation. However, there is a risk
of progressive autograft dilatation, and eventual failure of the autograft with severe
regurgitation. Autograft stabilization has proven beneficial in adults but has not
been widely adopted in children undergoing the Ross procedure. We present a series
of techniques for autograft stabilization which can be used at different stages of
development, from infants to fully grown adolescents.
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Published online: February 16, 2022
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