Ross procedure
Ross Procedure
The Ross Procedure (pronounced: /rɒs prəˈsiːdʒər/) is a type of cardiac surgery that involves the replacement of a patient's diseased aortic valve with their own pulmonary valve. The procedure was first described by Donald Ross in 1967 and has since been used as a treatment for aortic valve disease.
Etymology
The Ross Procedure is named after Donald Ross, a British cardiologist and cardiac surgeon, who first described the procedure in 1967.
Procedure
The Ross Procedure involves the removal of the patient's diseased aortic valve. The valve is then replaced with the patient's own pulmonary valve. A homograft (valve from a deceased donor) is then used to replace the patient's pulmonary valve. This procedure is often used in children as it allows for the replacement valve to grow with the patient.
Related Terms
- Aortic Valve: The valve in the heart that allows blood to flow from the left ventricle to the aorta.
- Pulmonary Valve: The valve that controls blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary arteries.
- Homograft: A graft of tissue that is obtained from a donor of the same species.
- Cardiac Surgery: Surgery on the heart or great vessels performed by cardiac surgeons.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ross procedure
- Wikipedia's article - Ross procedure
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