Impact of gastroesophageal reflux disease on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and lung transplant recipients.

Purpose Of Review: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a prevalent subset of interstitial lung disease (ILD) that often progresses to require lung transplantation. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is common in the IPF population, and GER-related micro-aspiration appears to be an important risk factor for IPF pathogenesis and for the deterioration of transplanted lung function.

Recent Findings: Many patients with IPF have elevated esophageal acid exposure on reflux testing despite having no or minimal symptoms.

Intradural disk herniation at L1-L2: report of two cases.

Context: Lumbar intradural disk herniation (IDH) is a rare but serious complication of spinal disk protrusions. Although the pathogenesis of lumbar IDH is still vague, it is believed to be associated with the adhesion of the posterior longitudinal ligament with the ventral wall of the dura. Diagnosis is still difficult despite current neuroradiologic imaging techniques.