Reflux Esophagitis and Fatigue: Are They Related?

Unlabelled: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic, recurrent disease. Reflux esophagitis can interfere with sleep via acid reflux, which can cause daytime sleepiness or fatigue. However, little is known about the association between reflux esophagitis and fatigue.

Outcome of donor biliary complications following living donor liver transplantation.

Background/aims: Biliary complications are the most common donor complication following living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). The aim of this study is to investigate the long-term outcomes of biliary complications in right lobe adult-to-adult LDLT donors, and to evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic treatment of these donors.

Methods: The medical charts of right lobe donors who developed biliary complications between June 2000 and January 2008 were retrospectively reviewed.