A thoracoscopic anterior approach to the spine for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis does not have a detrimental effect on pulmonary function at 2 years compared to posterior-only surgery.

Harold G MooreAnna McClungDavid C ThornbergBrenda C SantillanDaniel J Sucato

Published in: Spine deformity (2023)

AIS patients who have a VATS approach in addition to PSF have greater coronal plane correction and improved pulmonary function compared to PSF alone despite more severe spinal deformity and worse baseline pulmonary function.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
minimally invasive
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
spinal cord
coronary artery bypass
patient reported outcomes
prognostic factors
early onset
spinal cord injury