Evaluation of postoperative change in lung volume in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis Measured by computed tomography

Conclusion: Patients with AIS who have preoperative reduced lung volumes or lung functions can achieve further increased lung volume after surgical correction. Pulmonary complications during perioperative period were mostly treated with proper management without severe sequale. Therefore, although surgery for AIS is considered to be a high risk procedure, we can recommend to correct spine deformity in patients with severe AIS in order to improve lung function and long term prognosis.
Source: Table of Contents : Indian Journal of Orthopaedics : 2007 - 41(1) - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research