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Follow-up after the Ross procedure, how significant it is, case reports of three patients

Authors: Panagiotis Artemiou, Ingrid Schusterova, Alzbeta Tohatyova, Jozefina Cocherova, Peter Krcho, Frantisek Sabol

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2015

Abstract

Background

Dilatation of the pulmonary autograft is a major drawback of the Ross procedure and it is the leading cause for reoperation in these patients.

Case Presentation

In this report we describe 3 cases reports, each one with a different outcome, of patients that underwent the Ross procedure.

Conclusions

In order to prevent any lethal or non-lethal complications of the pulmonary autograft these patients need a close and life- long systematic follow-up.

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Title: Follow-up after the Ross procedure, how significant it is, case reports of three patients
Authors: Panagiotis Artemiou
Ingrid Schusterova
Alzbeta Tohatyova
Jozefina Cocherova
Peter Krcho
Frantisek Sabol
Publication date: 01-12-2015
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-015-0369-8

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Follow-up after the Ross procedure, how significant it is, case reports of three patients

Abstract

Background

Case Presentation

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Case Presentation

Conclusions

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