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Non-acidic supraesophageal reflux associated with diffuse alveolar damage and allograft dysfunction after lung transplantation: a case report.

Authors :
Halsey KD
Wald A
Meyer KC
Torrealba JR
Gaumnitz EA
Source :
The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation [J Heart Lung Transplant] 2008 May; Vol. 27 (5), pp. 564-7.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Advances in lung transplantation have improved 1-year survival rates, but allograft dysfunction continues to be a significant cause of post-transplant death. Diffuse alveolar damage is an early indication of allograft dysfunction and has been linked to gastroesophageal reflux. We report a case of diffuse alveolar damage-associated allograft dysfunction in a patient found to have significant non-acid gastroesophageal reflux.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1557-3117
Volume :
27
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18442725
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healun.2008.01.020