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Gastrointestinal complications occurred in 13% of patients after neuromuscular scoliosis correction. Marked gastrointestinal complications extended postoperative hospitalization period, but they were transient in majority (92%) of cases and none caused death. Rigid scoliosis was the most significant risk factor for gastrointestinal complications. Gastrointestinal complications appear to be less frequent after posterior only spinal fusion with total pedicle screw instrumentation and Ponte osteotomies.
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