A call for standardization of antireflux surgery in the lung transplantation population.
Long-term survival post lung transplant is reduced significantly by Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome. It is suggested that extra-esophageal reflux disease is a risk factor for Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome and that antireflux surgery may be beneficial. However, practice between centers varies greatly. We suggest a need for improved evidence and standardization.
Robertson
Andrew G N
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Northern Oesophago-Gastric Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
Shenfine
Jon
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Ward
Chris
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Pearson
Jeff P
JP
Dark
John H
JH
Corris
Paul A
PA
Griffin
S Michael
SM
D001989:Bronchiolitis Obliterans / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000401:mortality; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D015996:Survival Rate; D017741:Survivors