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Treatment of Sandifer Syndrome with an Amino-Acid–Based Formula

Year: 2015

Type: article

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.

Source: American Journal of Perinatology Reports

DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1545672

Authors: Stuart Berezin, Howard Bostwick, Marvin Medow, Natasha Bamji

Institution: New York Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research

Subfield: Immunology and Allergy

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,300