| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5940964 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Children undergoing Ross operation have larger neoaortic root dimensions than healthy children. Growth of the annulus matches somatic growth. The diameters of the sinus and the sinotubular junction increase significantly relative to somatic growth. The latter may explain the development of AR.
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Authors
Jürgen MD, PhD, Thorsten MD, Ulrich MD, Johanna J.M. MD, PhD, Ad J.J.C. MD, PhD, Wolfgang MD, Joachim G. MD, Roland MD, PhD, Michael MD, Derek R. MS, DPhil, Hans H. MD, Rüdiger MD, PhD,