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Respiratory impairment and airway closure in patients with untreated idiopathic scoliosis

Fifty patients aged 11 to 78 years with untreated idiopathic scoliosis were studied. An increased frequency of respiratory impairment was found, especially in patients with a severe degree of scoliosis. Seven patients under 60 years were unable to work and all had thoracic curves exceeding 100°. Non...

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Main Authors: Bjure, J., Grimby, G., Kasalický, J., Lindh, M., Nachemson, A.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: 1970
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC514674/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/5485005
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