Diffuse parenchymal lung disease with micro aspirations in presence of hiatal hernia

There has been controversy regarding the relationship between gastroesophageal reflux, microaspiration, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). In the last decade, there is increasing evidence supporting a relationship between gastroesophageal reflux, microaspiration, and IPF. The presence of hiata...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Yelisetti, Rishitha, Awad, Areig, Kaji, Anand
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2017
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5575447/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28879080
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rmcr.2017.08.009
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Sumario:There has been controversy regarding the relationship between gastroesophageal reflux, microaspiration, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). In the last decade, there is increasing evidence supporting a relationship between gastroesophageal reflux, microaspiration, and IPF. The presence of hiatal hernia further propagates microaspirations. Surgical management of hiatal hernia plays a vital role in the treatment.

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