Posterior Vertebral Column Resection for Severe Spinal Deformity Correction: Comparison of Pediatric, Adolescent, and Adult Groups.

We compared the pre-, intra-, and postoperative characteristics among three groups of patients who underwent posterior vertebral column resection (PVCR) to clarify age-related characteristics and to guide patient management, surgical planning, and complication avoiding. We compared and analyzed the etiology, surgical events, outcomes, and complications among pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients who underwent PVCR in a single-center database retrospectively. Patients were categorized into pediatric (0-12 yr), adolescent (13-19 yr), and adult (>20 yr) cohorts.

Mid- and Long-Term Comparison Analysis of Two Approaches for the Treatment of Level III or Higher Lenke-Silva Adult Degenerative Scoliosis: Radical or Limited Surgery?

Objective: As the population in general is living longer, less invasive adult degenerative scoliosis (ADS) surgery that balances risks and benefits requires long-term clinical outcomes to determine its strengths and weaknesses. We design a retrospective study to compare the postoperative mid- and long-term outcomes in terms of efficacy, surgical complications, and reoperation rate of patients with ADS treated with two different surgical approaches (long-segment complete reconstruction or short-segment limited intervention).

Methods: In this retrospective study, 78 patients with ADS (Lenke-Silva levels III or higher), who accepted surgical treatment at our hospital between June 2012 and June 2019 were included.

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?

Study Design: A retrospective study.

Objective: The aim was to evaluate the relationships of Cobb angle and pulmonary function tests (PFTs) changes in severe spinal deformity and underwent posterior vertebral column resection (PVCR).

Summary Of Background Data: No previous study focused on the correlation of deformity correction and PFTs changes in patients with cobb angle >90 degrees.

Serum insulin-like growth factor 1 level and nutritional assessment in nondialytic patients with chronic renal failure.

Aim: In order to understand the nutritional status of nondialytic patients with chronic renal failure (CRF), nutritional assessment was made in 20 nondialytic patients (15 males and 5 females; mean age 43.7 +/- 15.1 years).