Aortic Valve Neocuspidization In a Pulmonary Autograft.

Abstract

Management of aortic valve (AV) disease in the pediatric population is challenged by a lack of attractive valve replacement options. The Ross procedure has been prominent for these patients, however long-term reports have revealed concerns, namely neo-aortic root dilation and regurgitation. More recently, AV neocuspidization (AVNeo) has emerged as an alternative to the Ross operation or other valve replacement procedures in pediatric patients with congenital AV disease. We report the first successful case of AVNeo of a previously implanted pulmonary autograft.