Torticollis with hiatus hernia in infancy. Sandifer syndrome
Murphy, W.J.; Gellis, S.S.
American Journal of Diseases of Children 131(5): 564-565
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-922X PMID: 855842 Document Number: 110759
Two infants with torticollis and hiatal hernia (Sandifer Syndrome) are presented. Both infants improved with medical management. Abnormal head and neck positioning was attributed to esophagitis secondary to gastroesophageal reflux, with or without hiatal hernia. Since esophagitis due to reflux is not necessarily accompanied by vomiting, infants with torticollis should be studied for gastroesophageal reflux. If present, medical management is usually successful.