Impact of a tailored surgical approach on autograft root dimensions in patients undergoing the Ross procedure for aortic regurgitation†

OBJECTIVES The Ross procedure in patients with aortic regurgitation (AR) has been associated with increased autograft dilatation and late reintervention. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a tailored approach aimed at mitigating that risk on early changes in autograft root dimensions following the Ross procedure in patients with AR. METHODS From 2011 to 2018, 241 consecutive patients underwent a Ross procedure with >1 year of...