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Prophylactic Antireflux Surgery in Lung Transplantation

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Longterm survival of lung allograft recipients is lower than for other solid organ transplants, due to chronic allograft dysfunction manifested as Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome(BOS).1,2 Chronic micro-aspiration, secondary to gastro-esophageal reflux, may contribute to BOS and up to 75% of patients have Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) following lung transplantation.3–10 This chapter looks at the evidence base supporting prophylactic antireflux surgery in lung transplant recipients.

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Abbreviations

BOS:

Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome

GORD:

Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease

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European Society for Organ Transplantation and British Lung Foundation (AGNR).

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  1. Northern Oesophago - Gastric Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK

    Michael S. Griffin

  2. Department of Northern Oesophago-Gastric Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK

    Andrew G. N. Robertson

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Griffin, M.S., Robertson, A.G.N. (2011). Prophylactic Antireflux Surgery in Lung Transplantation. In: Ferguson, M. (eds) Difficult Decisions in Thoracic Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84996-492-0_30

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