Commentary: Differential foregut function based on type of lung disease —Does it really matter?

Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is a frequent issue for patients with end-stage pulmonary disease,1-3 and its impact on outcomes for patients undergoing lung transplantation represents an important area of investigation. Among transplant recipients, GERD has been identified as a contributor to bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome and chronic pulmonary allograft dysfunction.4,5 The link between benign esophageal disease and end-stage lung failure touches on 2 key areas of clinical relevance for thoracic surgeons, taking the stage as a topic of significant interest in our specialty.

Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 28, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mara B. Antonoff Tags: Commentary Source Type: research