Management of Conduit Stenosis and Iatrogenic Aortopulmonary Window Post-Ross Procedure
Abstract
This case report describes a 23-year-old male with a history of bicuspid aortic valve endocarditis managed with an emergency Ross procedure in 2020, whereby a xenograft pulmonary conduit prosthesis was implanted in the pulmonary position, followed by pulmonary conduit stenosis treated initially with high-pressure balloon dilatation 3 years later. The consequent diagnosis of iatrogenic aortopulmonary (AP) window, combined with severe recurrent pulmonary conduit stenosis, necessitated reoperation with right ventricle-to-pulmonary artery homograft replacement and repair of the AP shunt.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
Congenital Heart Disease Studies
Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports
- Volume
- 15
- Issue
- 01
- Pages
- e5–e8
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN