Esophageal aperistalsis and lung transplant: recovery of peristalsis after transplant is associated with improved long-term outcomes

Esophageal aperistalsis has been considered a relative contraindication for lung transplant due to higher risk of allograft dysfunction (secondary to reflux/aspiration from poor esophageal clearance). We found that esophageal aperistalsis is not necessarily a contraindication for lung transplant. Improved peristalsis can be expected in up to two-thirds of these patients.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research