The use of decellularized allografts was safe and with good medium-term results up to 4 years. There was a tendency to lower late gradients in the SDS decellularized allografts after 12 months.
Late outcomes with the Ross Operation were associated with an excellent long-term survival and a low incidence of reoperations and late morbidity. We consider this procedure the best option for the surgical treatment of aortic valve disease in children and young adults.
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