Spine
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A retrospective study. ⋯ The impact of ASD on clinical outcome after fusion showed a significant correlation, especially with the ASD after multiple-segments fusion. Careful attention is needed in multiple-segments fusion such as degenerative lumbar deformity.
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A retrospective study. ⋯ Use of cell saver in instrumented lumbar fusion cases was not able to decrease the need for blood transfusion. Cell-saver use was associated with a significantly higher blood loss.