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Purpose Idiopathic scoliosis is a structural lateral curvature of the spine of unknown etiology. The relationship between degree of spine curvature and cardiopulmonary function has not yet been investigated. The purpose of this study was to determine the association between scoliosis and cardiopulmonary characteristics. MethodsNinety children who underwent preoperative pulmonary or cardiac evaluation at a single spine institution over 41 months were... |
