Abstract:Study Design.
Prospective comparative study.
Objective.
The objective of this study was to investigate perioperative cardiac function using echocardiography in patients undergoing surgery for the adult spinal deformity (ASD).
Summary of Background Data.
Corrective surgery for ASD has increased, especially in older persons. However, perioperative complication rates remain high in ASD surgery, including cardiopulmonary complications.
Materials and Methods.
This study included patients with ASD who underwen… Show more
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