The Ross procedure is a safe and durable option in adults with infective endocarditis: a multicentre study

OBJECTIVES Surgical treatment of infective endocarditis (IE) remains a challenge. The Ross procedure offers the benefit of a living substitute in the aortic position but it is a more complex operation which may lead to increased operative risk. The aim of this study was to assess the safety and late outcomes of the Ross procedure for the treatment of active IE. METHODS From 2000 to 2019, a total of 31 consecutive patients underwent a Ross...