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Table 1. Provision of HMV to patients with respiratory failure and scoliosis is associated with long-term benefits: Summary of evidence.
Table 2. Predictors of prolonged mechanical ventilation post-surgical scoliosis repair: Summary of evidence.
Table 3. Pulmonary function post-surgical scoliosis repair: Summary of evidence.
Table 4. Reduction of morbidity post-surgical scoliosis repair: Summary of evidence.
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