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A review of the role of GERD-induced aspiration after lung transplantation

Authors: P. Marco Fisichella, Christopher S. Davis, Elizabeth J. Kovacs

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 5/2012

Abstract

The increased prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in lung transplantation patients has been established; however, many questions persist regarding the relationship of GERD to aspiration and its potential to induce pulmonary allograft failure. Moreover, the biological implications of aspiration in lung transplantation have yet to be fully elucidated. The goal of this review was to assess the relationship between GERD and aspiration, focusing on the role of these events in the development of allograft injury after lung transplantation.

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Title: A review of the role of GERD-induced aspiration after lung transplantation
Authors: P. Marco Fisichella
Christopher S. Davis
Elizabeth J. Kovacs
Publication date: 01-05-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 5/2012
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-011-2037-y

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