Ineffective esophageal motility is associated with acute rejection after lung transplantation independent of gastroesophageal reflux

CONCLUSION: Pre-transplant IEM was associated with acute rejection after transplantation, even after controlling for acid and nonacid reflux. Esophageal motility testing may be considered in lung transplant to predict outcomes.PMID:37377592 | PMC:PMC10292138 | DOI:10.3748/wjg.v29.i21.3292

Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology - June 28, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Wai-Kit Lo Brent Hiramoto Hilary J Goldberg Nirmal Sharma Walter W Chan Source Type: research