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Summary of the events (pulmonary complication) according to the lumbar upper instrumented vertebra (UIV) and/or thoracic lowest instrumented vertebra (LIV).
| UIV/LIV | Patients (N) | Pulmonary Complication |
|---|---|---|
| T10 | 18.5% (26 of 140) | 7.6% (2 of 26) |
| T11 | 34.3% (48 of 140) | 14.5% (7 of 48) |
| T12 | 28.5% (40 of 140) | 7.5% (3 of 40) |
| L1 | 11.3% (13 of 140) | 7.7% (1 of 13) |
