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. 2012 Apr;14(2):3-5.

The origins of the Ross operation

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PMID: 23720689
PMCID: PMC3663151

The origins of the Ross operation

J Somerville. Images Paediatr Cardiol. 2012 Apr.

. 2012 Apr;14(2):3-5.

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¹ Emeritus Professor, Imperial College, London, UK.

PMID: 23720689
PMCID: PMC3663151

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Figures

Figure 1
Calcific valvar aortic stenosis

Figure 2
The first aortic homograft used, in a sterile air-tight container.

Figure 3
Homograft in subcoronary position.

Figure 4
A summary of Ross operations from a lecture by Professor Jane Somerville

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