Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2881145 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The Ross procedure remains an excellent option for valve replacement in children and young adults given the alternatives and can be performed with very low mortality. However, in this series of Ross operations in children, routine use of aortic annuloplasty failed to prevent neoaortic regurgitation requiring reoperation.
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Authors
Robert D. MD, MPH, Carl L. MD, Neal D. MD, Cynthia MD, Constantine MD,