Trial reportPloS one2020
Long-term pulmonary function after posterior spinal fusion in main thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 16 citations in OpenAlex.
- Assessment of Pulmonary Function After Treatment of Scoliosis: Meta-Analysis and Review Article.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Pooled it
- Pulmonary function does not improve after 10 years of posterior spinal fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2025Pooled it
- Which interventions may improve bracing compliance in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2022Pooled it
- Optimising respiratory health in children with neurodevelopmental impairment.Breathe (Sheffield, England) · 2026Review
- Disclosure of Long-Term Complications in Informed Consent for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery: A Systematic Review of Online Resources.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- How Does Pulmonary Function Change in Patients With Severe Thoracic Scoliosis 2 Years After One-Stage Low-Grade Osteotomy and Posterior Corrective Surgery?Orthopaedic surgery · 2026Article
- Improved intraoperative tidal volume during deformity correction in a 16-year-old with spina bifida, severe kyphoscoliosis, and thoracic insufficiency syndrome: illustrative case.Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons · 2025Article
- Answer to the Letter to the Editor of Z. Guo, et al. concerning "Pulmonary function does not improve after 10 years of posterior spinal fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis" by Burgos J, et al. (Eur Spine J [2025]: doi: 10.1007/s00586-025-08831-y).European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2025Article
- Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy in a Renal Cell Carcinoma Patient With Severe Scoliosis: A Case Report.IJU case reports · 2025Article
- Dual test gas pulmonary diffusing capacity in patients with idiopathic scoliosis 40 years after diagnosis.Experimental physiology · 2025Article
- Results of the Surgical Approach of Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescents and Postoperative Quality of Life: Systematic Literature Review.Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2024Article
- Impact of pleural effusion at an early period after posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis on future pulmonary function and lung volume.North American Spine Society journal · 2023Article
- What Are the Effects of Posterior Corrective Surgery, With or Without Thoracoplasty, on Pulmonary Function in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Global spine journal · 2023Review
- Is There a Correlation Between Cobb Angle and Pulmonary Function Tests at 2-year Follow-up in Patients With Severe Spinal Deformity Treated by Posterior Vertebral Column Resection?Clinical spine surgery · 2022Article
- Impact of Posterior Spinal Fusion on Pulmonary Function in Patients With Severe Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (Major Cobb Angle ≥90°).JB & JS open accessArticle
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Abstract
backgroundAdolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients typically undergo surgical treatment as teenagers, follow-ups of >5 years are necessary to evaluate effects on peak pulmonary reserves. However, limited data is available regarding the long-term (>10 years) effects of surgical intervention on pulmonary function (PF) in patients with thoracic AIS.
objectiveTo provide long-term (>10 years) information on the PF after posterior spinal fusion for treating main thoracic AIS. We especially investigated whether surgical correction for AIS led to impairment of the PF.
methodsA total of 35 patients with main thoracic AIS treated with posterior spinal fusion were included. Radiographs and PF tests, which included measurements of absolute and percent-predicted values of forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), were evaluated.
resultsMean age at surgery was 14.9 years (12-19 years). Mean follow-up period was 15.1 years (10-24 years). Although the final postoperative FVC and FEV1 absolute values were higher than the preoperative values, the differences were not statistically significant (p = 0.22 and p = 0.08, respectively). Percent-predicted FVC and FEV1 values between preoperative and final postoperative measurements were not statistically different (p = 0.63 and p = 0.29, respectively). However, for the patients who presented with pulmonary impairment preoperatively, both the FVC and FEV1 significantly increased at the final follow-up (p = 0.01 and p = 0.01, respectively).
conclusionsLong-term results of AIS patients who underwent posterior spinal fusion in main thoracic curves demonstrated absolute and percent-predicted PF test values similar to preoperative measurements; thus, indicating that posterior spinal fusion did not decrease PF 15 years after the initial surgery. Instead, patients with severe preoperative pulmonary impairment might show some degree of improvement after surgery.
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