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AJP Rep 2015; 05(01): e51-e52
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1545672
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Treatment of Sandifer Syndrome with an Amino-Acid–Based Formula

Natasha Bamji
1   Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York
,
Stuart Berezin
1   Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York
,
Howard Bostwick
1   Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York
,
Marvin S. Medow
1   Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York
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05 November 2014

23 December 2014

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Abstract

Objective To study the presentation and treatment in two infants who presented with refractory Sandifer syndrome (SS).

Study Design We retrospectively reviewed the cases of two infants who presented to our outpatient clinic with SS who were refractory to conventional treatment.

Results We report two patients with refractory SS who responded to treatment with hypoallergenic formula.

Conclusion It is important to consider a diagnosis of milk protein allergy responsive to hypoallergenic formula in patients with SS who are refractory to conventional antireflux treatment.

Keywords

Sandifer syndrome - cow's milk protein allergy - pediatrics - GERD - infants
 

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