Outcomes of Reintervention on the Autograft After Ross Procedure

Autograft reintervention after a Ross appears to follow a bimodal distribution. Patients with primary autograft leaflet problems tend to present early without root dilatation and frequently require valve replacement. The autograft valve can be salvaged in the majority of patients who present later with root dilatation. Valve-sparing procedures are durable in the intermediate term and can be accomplished with low morbidity.