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The Impact of Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering on Pulmonary Function.

Steven W HwangStephen PlachtaJoshua M PahysAlejandro QuinonezHarsh GrewalAmer F Samdani
Published in: Spine (2024)
Pulmonary function in most patients undergoing AVBT remained stable (76%) or improved (14%); however, a subset may worsen (10%). Further studies are needed to identify the risk factors for this group, but worse preoperative PFTs and extension below T12 may be risk factors for worsening pulmonary function.
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