Impact of fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis on lung volume measured with computed tomography

ConclusionOur data suggest that a longer fusion area is associated with postoperative LV reduction. Therefore, avoidance of a longer fusion area of ≥ 11 will be preferable for preserving LV.Graphical abstractThese slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.

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Source: European Spine Journal - June 7, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research