Early fundoplication is associated with slower decline in lung function after lung transplantation in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prevalent after lung transplantation. Fundoplication slows lung function decline in patients with GERD, but the optimal timing of fundoplication is unknown.

Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 13, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Sreeja Biswas Roy, Shaimaa Elnahas, Rosemarie Serrone, Cassandra Haworth, Michael T. Olson, Paul Kang, Michael A. Smith, Ross M. Bremner, Jasmine L. Huang Tags: Transplantation Source Type: research