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A call for standardization of antireflux surgery in the lung transplantation population.

Robertson AG, Shenfine J, Ward C, Pearson JP, Dark JH, Corris PA, Griffin SM

Northern Oesophago-Gastric Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

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.

Published 22 April 2009 in Transplantation, 87(8): 1112-4.
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