Spine
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Comparative Study
L5-S1 Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) Is Associated with Increased Revisions Compared to L4-L5 TLIF at Two Years.
Retrospective cohort study. ⋯ Level IV.
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Single-center retrospective cohort study. ⋯ IV fluid administration is an independent predictor for blood transfusion after long-segment fusion surgery. Limiting IV fluid administration may prevent iatrogenic hemodilution and decrease transfusion rates. These data can be used to create perioperative protocols with the goal of decreasing transfusion rates when not indicated and allowing earlier administration when indicated.
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Experimental study. ⋯ The EOS rabbit model demonstrated reduced lung volume, impaired alveolarization, septal thickening, and vascular changes, indicating scoliosis's negative impact on thoracic and lung development, especially on the concave lung.
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Retrospective cohort study. ⋯ Level IV.
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Retrospective review. ⋯ Level II.