An Unusual Complication of the "Supported" Ross Procedure

World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2020 Jan;11(1):127-129. doi: 10.1177/2150135119881394. Epub 2019 Nov 22.

Abstract

We present a unique surgical complication in a 19-year-old patient who underwent a "supported" Ross procedure for congenital aortic stenosis. In the present case, herniation of pulmonary autograft material through coronary fenestrations in the Dacron supporting material can be appreciated. This case suggests a possible need to modify surgical technique to ensure that all autograft tissue remains contained within the Dacron bolster.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / diagnosis*
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / surgery
  • Autografts*
  • Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnosis
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery
  • Heart Ventricles / transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Male
  • Polyethylene Terephthalates
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Prosthesis Failure*
  • Pulmonary Artery / transplantation*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Polyethylene Terephthalates