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In Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis the Presence of Hiatus Hernia is Associated with Disease Progression and MortalityJohn A Mackintosh1, Sujal R Desai1,2, Huzaifa Adamali3, Kinesh Patel1, Felix Chua1, Anand Devaraj1, Vasilis Kouranos1, Maria Kokosi1, George Margaritopoulos1, Elisabetta A Renzoni1,2, Athol U Wells1,2, Philip L Molyneaux1,2, Sacheen Kumar4, Toby M Maher1,2, Peter M George1,21 Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, London2 National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London3 North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol4 Royal Marsden Hospital, LondonCorresponding author:Dr Peter M GeorgeConsultant Respiratory PhysicianInterstitial Lung Disease UnitRoyal Brompton HospitalSydney St, London, SW3 6NPEmail: p.george@rbht.nhs.ukTake Home Messages:In patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) treated with anti-fibrotic therapy, the presence of hiatus hernia is associated with disease progression. This supports the exploration of pathogenic mechanisms associated with hiatus hernia in IPF. Author Contribution:PG, SD and JM – study designJM, SD, HA, KP, FC, AD, VK, MK, GM, EA, AW, PM, SK, TM, PG – data acquisition, statistical analysis, data interpretation, manuscript drafting and revision, final approval of manuscript.In idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), the role of gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) and its treatment remain unclear ADDIN EN.CITE <EndNote><Cite><Author>Kreuter</Author><Year>2018</Year><RecNum>102</RecNum><DisplayText>[1]</DisplayText><record><rec-number>102</rec-number><foreign-keys><key app="EN" db-id="tszade5dv950dve2f5apte28evw9fww5xxp2" timestamp="1540046784">102</key></foreign-keys><ref-type name="Journal Article">17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author>Kreuter, M.</author><author>Raghu, G.</author></authors></contributors><auth-address>Center for interstitial and rare lung diseases, Thoraxklinik, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany and German Center for Lung Research (DZL).&#xD;Center for Interstitial Lung Diseases, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.</auth-address><titles><title>Gastro-oesophageal reflux and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: the heart burn in patients with IPF can no longer be silent</title><secondary-title>Eur Respir J</secondary-title><alt-title>The European respiratory journal</alt-title></titles><periodical><full-title>Eur Respir J</full-title><abbr-1>The European respiratory journal</abbr-1></periodical><alt-periodical><full-title>Eur Respir J</full-title><abbr-1>The European respiratory journal</abbr-1></alt-periodical><volume>51</volume><number>6</number><edition>2018/06/23</edition><dates><year>2018</year><pub-dates><date>Jun</date></pub-dates></dates><isbn>0903-1936</isbn><accession-num>29929960</accession-num><urls></urls><electronic-resource-num>10.1183/13993003.00921-2018</electronic-resource-num><remote-database-provider>NLM</remote-database-provider><language>eng</language></record></Cite></EndNote>[1]. Both acid and non-acid components of GOR contribute to lung inflammation and fibrosisPEVuZE5vdGU+PENpdGU+PEF1dGhvcj5TYXZhcmlubzwvQXV0aG9yPjxZZWFyPjIwMTM8L1llYXI+

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ADDIN EN.CITE.DATA [8], had WRAP-IPF been targeted to those with HH, a larger effect may have been observed in terms of lung function stabilisation and potentially survival.A limitation of our study is that the cohort of patients undergoing pH-impedance was small and measures of non-acid reflux were not available. Patients with positive impedance studies received lifestyle advice alongside pharmacological therapy to address acid and non-acid reflux. We are therefore not able to definitively exclude the role of acid-reflux in IPF progression. Our data suggest that HH is associated with IPF disease progression and while the pathogenic mechanism may be through combined acid and non-acid reflux, prospective studies exploring upper gastrointestinal physiology are required to allow definitive conclusions. A multi-dimensional approach to GOR assessment, incorporating measures of acid and non-acid impedance, manometry and the presence of HH, similar to that recently proposed by Jones and colleagues deserves prospective evaluation ADDIN EN.CITE <EndNote><Cite><Author>Jones</Author><Year>2018</Year><RecNum>171</RecNum><DisplayText>[15]</DisplayText><record><rec-number>171</rec-number><foreign-keys><key app="EN" db-id="tszade5dv950dve2f5apte28evw9fww5xxp2" timestamp="1541767213">171</key></foreign-keys><ref-type name="Journal Article">17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author>Jones, R.</author><author>Krishnan, A.</author><author>Zeybel, G. L.</author><author>Dookun, E.</author><author>Pearson, J. P.</author><author>Simpson, A. J.</author><author>Griffin, S. M.</author><author>Ward, C.</author><author>Forrest, I. A.</author></authors></contributors><auth-address>Northern Oesophago-Gastric Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.&#xD;Joint first authors.&#xD;Institute of Cell and Molecular Biosciences, The Medical School, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.&#xD;Institute of Cellular Medicine, The Medical School, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.&#xD;Joint senior authors.&#xD;Dept of Respiratory Medicine, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.</auth-address><titles><title>Reflux in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: treatment informed by an integrated approach</title><secondary-title>ERJ Open Res</secondary-title><alt-title>ERJ open research</alt-title></titles><periodical><full-title>ERJ Open Res</full-title><abbr-1>ERJ open research</abbr-1></periodical><alt-periodical><full-title>ERJ Open Res</full-title><abbr-1>ERJ open research</abbr-1></alt-periodical><volume>4</volume><number>4</number><edition>2018/11/09</edition><dates><year>2018</year><pub-dates><date>Oct</date></pub-dates></dates><isbn>2312-0541 (Print)&#xD;2312-0541</isbn><accession-num>30406124</accession-num><urls></urls><custom2>PMC6215913</custom2><electronic-resource-num>10.1183/23120541.00051-2018</electronic-resource-num><remote-database-provider>NLM</remote-database-provider><language>eng</language></record></Cite></EndNote>[15]. The majority of participants (80%) were prescribed a PPI and therefore our data cannot be utilised to corroborate results of previous studies suggesting PPI therapy might be harmful in IPFPEVuZE5vdGU+PENpdGU+PEF1dGhvcj5LcmV1dGVyPC9BdXRob3I+PFllYXI+MjAxNjwvWWVhcj48

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ADDIN EN.CITE.DATA [4]. When controlling for PPI use however, the association between HH and mortality remained. Finally, CT is not the gold-standard test for HH, but while CT may miss small HH, this should not negate the associations observed for those with HH large enough to be detected non-invasively. We have demonstrated that HH is associated with disease progression and adverse survival in IPF patients treated with antifibrotic therapy. A mechanical rather than pathogenic explanation remains possible and further research is required to explore these associations. If confirmed in subsequent studies, identification of HH as a poor prognostic indicator in IPF should prompt clinicians to stratify these patients as being at higher risk for disease progression. Early treatment of acid and non-acid reflux alongside IPF therapy may improve outcomes. As PPIs only address one component of GOR, measures such as pro-kinetics and fundoplication may be effective alternative and/or adjunctive therapeutic strategies. It may be that the most effective strategy for reflux intervention in IPF utilises a personalised approach, based on multiple factors, including HH. Acknowledgments: nilReferences ADDIN EN.REFLIST 1. Kreuter M, Raghu G. Gastro-oesophageal reflux and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: the heart burn in patients with IPF can no longer be silent. The European respiratory journal 2018; 51.2. Savarino E, Carbone R, Marabotto E, Furnari M, Sconfienza L, Ghio M, Zentilin P, Savarino V. Gastro-oesophageal reflux and gastric aspiration in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients. The European respiratory journal 2013; 42: 1322-1331.3. Perng DW, Chang KT, Su KC, Wu YC, Wu MT, Hsu WH, Tsai CM, Lee YC. 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ERJ open research 2018; 4.Table 1: Baseline Demographic, Serial Lung Function and Survival Data for Both Hiatus Hernia and Acid Reflux Analyses.IPF cohort scored for presence of hiatus herniaIPF cohort scored for 24 hour pH-study resultHH present(n=37)HH absent(n=52)pAcid Reflux Positive(n=19)Acid Reflux Negative(n=42)pGender30 male(81%)42 male(81%)15 male(79%)23 male(55%)Age(years)65.5 9.370.4 8.30.0166 1067 9PPI86%71%84%83%BMI28.2(24.9 – 28.2)28.2(23.8 – 28.2)27.2(22.3 – 28.1)28.1(22.3 – 28.1)Baseline FVC (%pred)65(51 – 65)69(52 – 69)74 1881 18Baseline DLco (%pred)36.7 11.437.7 10.049 1646 14CPI56.2 8.355.7 8.945.7 12.643.8 11.1Lung Function Interval (months)12(9 – 12)13(9 – 13)11(7 – 11)12(7 – 12)Proportion of lung function interval on Pirfenidone (%)94%(89 – 95)99%(91 – 97)0%0%Proportion of follow-up period on Pirfenidone(%)83%(73 – 95)74%(63 – 84)--Pirfenidone termination for gastrointestinal indication2/119/22--Absolute FVC decline(mL)-250(-333 to -123)-36(-15 to -156)0.01-87(-188 to +103)-183(-408 to -137)Relative FVC decline(%)-8.7(-10.2 to +8.7)-1.0(-8.2 to +1.0)0.01-2.2 11.7-9.9 15.4Absolute DLCO decline-0.32(-0.40 to +0.32)-0.4(-0.27 to + 0.40)-0.18(-0.66 to +0.18)-0.33(-0.20 to + 0.33)Relative DLCO decline(%)-10.1(-15.3 to +10.1)-12.8(-10.8 to +12.8)-3.7(-17.7 to +3.7)-9.3(-6.0 to +9.3)Median Survival(months)31(1 transplant, 24 deaths)55(1 transplant, 24 deaths)0.04950(1 transplant, 21 deaths)53(13 deaths)*Data are expressed as mean SD or median (interquartile range) unless otherwise stated. PPI, Proton Pump Inhibitor; BMI, Body Mass Index; CPI, Composite Physiologic Index (extent of disease on computed tomography = 91.0 – (0.65 x DLCO%pred) – (0.53 x FVC%pred) + (0.34 x FEV1%pred)). ................
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