Dilatation of the pulmonary autograft and native aorta after the Ross procedure: a comprehensive echocardiographic study.

• Dilatation of the pulmonary autograft has been observed after the Ross procedure. Whether the remaining native aorta dilates is not known. The aim of the study was to describe the prevalence and severity of autograft and native aortic dilatation over time and to identify possible determinants.

Nyckelord

Adolescent

Adult

Aged

Aorta

pathology

ultrasonography

Aortic Valve

ultrasonography

Aortic Valve Insufficiency

pathology

surgery

Aortic Valve Stenosis

surgery

Cardiac Surgical Procedures

adverse effects

Dilatation

Pathologic

Disease Progression

Female

Humans

Male

Middle Aged

Postoperative Complications

pathology

Pulmonary Valve

pathology

transplantation

ultrasonography

Reoperation

statistics & numerical data

Transplantation

Autologous

Ultrasonography

Doppler

Color

Young Adult

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