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Case Report
Volume 7, Number 3-4, August 2014, pages 98-101
Subtotal Gastrectomy as “Last Resort” Consideration in the Management of Refractory Rumination Syndrome
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| A. Obligatory criteria must include both of the following: |
| 1. Persistent or recurrent regurgitation of recently ingested food with either mastication and swallowing or spitting out the regurgitated food. |
| 2. Regurgitation is not preceded by retching. |
| B. Supportive criteria: |
| 1. Regurgitation is not preceded by nausea. |
| 2. Cessation when the regurgitated material becomes acidic. |
| 3. Regurgitated material is recognizable food with a pleasant taste. |
| Criteria fulfilled for the last 3 months with symptom onset at least 6 months before diagnosis. |