Abstract | INTRODUCTION: Thoracic kyphosis can result in neurologic deficits, pain, and cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Vertebral column resection (VCR) is a powerful technique that can be employed for large curves and fixed deformities. This study reports the outcomes of posterior VCR for adult spinal deformity with severe thoracic kyphosis. METHODS: A retrospective review of all patients with adult spinal deformity who underwent posterior VCR for severe thoracic kyphosis (defined as segmental kyphosis greater than 80°) was performed. Patients with kyphosis secondary to trauma, tumor, or infection were excluded. Perioperative, radiographic, and minimum 2-year outcomes were assessed. RESULTS: Nineteen patients were included. Mean age was 57.1 years and 31.6% were male. Mean preoperative sagittal vertical axis was 57.7 mm and thoracic kyphosis was 92.2°. Among 19 patients, 24 VCR were performed. Mean blood loss was 2188 mL. Perioperative complication rate was 36.8% and mortality rate was 5.3%. Mean postoperative sagittal vertical axis was 42.3 mm and thoracic kyphosis was 58.1°. Incidence of junctional failure at 2-year follow-up was 14.8%: 1 proximal and 2 distal. All patients with junctional disease required reoperation. At mean 35.7-month follow-up, 61.1% of patients reported a significant reduction of back pain and 50.0% were able to reduce their dose of opioid medications. CONCLUSIONS: Single-stage posterior VCR is a powerful technique for the correction of severe thoracic kyphosis. Perioperative morbidity can be high, but a majority of patients fare well at follow-up. Junctional disease occurs both proximal and distal; surgeons should continue to implement strategies to minimize distal junctional disease.
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Authors | Cecilia L Dalle Ore, Christopher P Ames, Vedat Deviren, Darryl Lau |
Journal | World neurosurgery
(World Neurosurg)
Vol. 119
Pg. e551-e559
(Nov 2018)
ISSN: 1878-8769 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 30077025
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Back Pain
(diagnostic imaging, etiology, therapy)
- Diskectomy
(methods)
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Kyphosis
(complications, diagnostic imaging, surgery)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Reoperation
- Retrospective Studies
- Thoracic Vertebrae
(diagnostic imaging, surgery)
- Treatment Outcome
- Young Adult
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