Ross Procedure vs Mechanical Aortic Valve Replacement in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The ideal aortic valve substitute in young and middle-aged adults remains unknown.

Objective

To compare long-term outcomes between the Ross procedure and mechanical aortic valve replacement in adults.

Data sources

The Ovid versions of MEDLINE and EMBASE classic (January 1, 1967, to April 26, 2018; search performed on April 27, 2018) were screened for relevant studies using the following text word search in the title or abstract: ("Ross" OR "autograft") AND ("aortic" OR "mechanical").

Study selection

All randomized clinical trials and observational studies comparing the Ross procedure to the use of mechanical prostheses in adults undergoing aortic valve replacement were included. Studies were included if they reported any of the prespecified primary o

SUBMITTER: Mazine A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6233830 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature