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 | Dailey, Andrew T. | Risk factors for respiratory failure following operative stabilization of thoracic and lumbar spine fractures | Background: Respiratory failure is a serious complication that can adversely affect the hospital course and survival of multiply injured patients. Some studies have suggested that delayed surgical stabilization of spine fractures may increase the incidence of respiratory complications. However, the... | Respiratory failure; Operative stabilization; Thoracic spine; Lumbar spine | 2006 |