Abstract
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.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Bronchiolitis Obliterans / etiology*
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Bronchiolitis Obliterans / mortality
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Bronchiolitis Obliterans / surgery
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Follow-Up Studies
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Gastroesophageal Reflux / epidemiology*
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Gastroesophageal Reflux / mortality
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Gastroesophageal Reflux / surgery*
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Humans
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Lung Transplantation / adverse effects*
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Lung Transplantation / mortality
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Reproducibility of Results
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Survival Rate
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Survivors