Fundoplication for reflux associated with reduced allograft dysfunction
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Hartwig et al report a series of 157 people receiving fundoplication within 1 year after lung transplant, for reflux diagnosed by abnormal esophageal pH probe. They compared these to 65 with reflux who did not undergo fundoplication. The surgical patients had about 10% higher FEV1s, both at peak and at one year. This was not randomized and the findings are subject to surgical selection bias, of course.
Fundoplication for reflux associated with reduced allograft dysfunction
Fundoplication for reflux associated with…
Fundoplication for reflux associated with reduced allograft dysfunction
Hartwig et al report a series of 157 people receiving fundoplication within 1 year after lung transplant, for reflux diagnosed by abnormal esophageal pH probe. They compared these to 65 with reflux who did not undergo fundoplication. The surgical patients had about 10% higher FEV1s, both at peak and at one year. This was not randomized and the findings are subject to surgical selection bias, of course.