Serum Alkaline Phosphatase as a Predictor of Cardiac and Cerebrovascular Complications after Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery in Elderly: A Retrospective Study

We retrospectively enrolled 1395 patients aged > 65 years undergoing posterior lumbar spinal fusion surgery and classified them into tertiles based on serum Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) levels (<63, 63−79, >79 IU/L). The primary outcome was the incidence of 30-day major...

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Main Authors: Ann Hee You, Dong Woo Han, Sung Yeon Ham, Wonsik Lim, Young Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/8/1111