Age-Related Reoperation Rate after the Ross Procedure: A Report from the German Ross Registry

摘要

Background and aim of the study: An increasing number of young adult patients are choosing bioprostheses for aortic valve replacement (AVR). In this context, the Ross operation deserves renewed consideration as an alternative biological substitute. After both the Ross procedure and bioprosthetic AVR, reoperation rates remain a concern and may be related to age at surgery. Herein are reported details of freedom from reoperation after the Ross procedure for different age groups.