The Role of GERD Diagnosis and Treatment in Preventing Lung Function Decline After Pediatric Lung Transplantation

Background/Purpose Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) after lung transplantation (LuTx) can lead to chronic lung allograft dysfunction. Our aim was to assess the prevalence of GERD in pediatric LuTx recipients and to investigate the impact of medical and surgical GERD treatment on lung function. Methods Ethical approval was obtained. Data of all consecutive patients who underwent LuTx from 2013 to 2023 and aged