VALVULAR AND AORTIC DISEASE
The Ross procedure (pulmonary autograft) is an alternative to mechanical or bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement that continues to be offered to children and adults under 50 years of age at certain experienced centers. A meta-analysis of Ross procedure series published from 2000 to 2008 revealed generally good short and long term survival rates for experienced centers but ongoing limitations in the durability of the autograft and the right ventricular conduit .
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