title: L5 hemivertebra resection and T12-S1 fusion in a 14-year-old female with a 36-year follow-up.
abstract: METHODS
  Case report.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To demonstrate a 36-year follow-up of a rare operation.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  There have been no reports of follow-up of pediatric hemivertebra excision and fusion into midadult life.
  
  
  METHODS
  A chart and radiological review at 36 years after surgery.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The patient is alive and well and leading a normal life. Her Oswestry Disability Index is 0. Mild degenerative radiological signs are evident at the adjacent level above (T10-T12) and below (sacroiliac joints).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Early excision of the L5 hemivertebra would have been preferable, but the long-term results are good.
authors.affiliation: Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, MN, USA. jwinhaven@aol.com
authors.forename: Robert B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Winter
authors.forename: Evalina L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Burger
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012447:Sacrum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome